antagonize
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/ænˈtæɡənaɪz/
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/ænˈtæɡənaɪz/
to provoke someone into feeling hostile or being against you
He tried to avoid speaking up in the meeting to prevent antagonizing his boss.
他试图避免在会议上发言,以防止激怒他的老板。