How to Pronounce Antagonized

To pronounce "antagonized", say ANT-ag-on-iz-ed — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

ANT-ag-on-iz-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “antagonized”

"antagonized" has 5 syllables: ant-ag-on-iz-ed. It rhymes with surmised and utilized, if that helps it stick.

What does antagonized mean?

verb

  1. To work against; to oppose (especially to incite reaction)

    “The other children constantly antagonized Joe to the point of tears.”

adjective

  1. (especially describing a muscle) Having been acted on by antagonistic forces.
  2. (of a person or group) Having been aggravated or made into an enemy.

Synonyms

harassopposepester

Antonyms

appeasequell

Words that rhyme with antagonized

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

surmisedutilizeddevisedrecognizedostracizedsurprisedscrutinizedmesmerizedchastiseddisguiseddisenfranchisedrealized

Related words

alienatingantagonisticdividedisoantagonisticagonisticheteroantagonisticadversarialsuperagonistic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "antagonized"?▾

"Antagonized" has 5 syllables: ant · ag · on · iz · ed.

What does "antagonized" mean?▾

Antagonized: To work against; to oppose (especially to incite reaction)

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