How Do You Spell ANTAGONISED?

Pronunciation: [antˈaɡənˌa͡ɪzd] (IPA)

The word "antagonised" is spelled with an "-ise" ending instead of "-ize" because it follows British English spelling conventions. The IPA phonetic transcription for "antagonised" is /ænˈtæɡənaɪzd/. The "g" in "antagonised" is pronounced as a voiced velar stop /ɡ/ and the "i" is pronounced as a long /aɪ/ sound. The stress falls on the second syllable, which is pronounced as /tæɡ/. Overall, "antagonised" means to cause someone to become hostile or angry.

ANTAGONISED Meaning and Definition

1. Antagonised is a verb that describes the act of provoking, irritating, or attempting to cause hostility or conflict towards someone or something. It implies the intentional and persistent effort made to agitate or oppose another individual, group, or situation.

   When someone antagonises another person, they typically engage in behaviors or use words with the purpose of evoking negative emotions or reactions. This can be done through insulting, belittling, or challenging the person, and often includes intentionally frustrating or opposing their desires or opinions. The goal of antagonising someone is usually to assert dominance, gain power, or simply to instigate conflict.

   In a broader context, the term can also be applicable to situations, where varied components or factors mutually oppose or interfere with one another, resulting in tension or conflict. For instance, in a political context, different ideologies or parties may antagonise each other as they clash on particular issues or policies.

   It is important to note that antagonising someone or something typically implies a deliberate action, rather than a spontaneous or accidental occurrence. The intention to provoke or incite hostility sets antagonisation apart from everyday disagreements or conflicts that arise naturally in human interactions.

Common Misspellings for ANTAGONISED

• antagonise
• antagonized
• zntagonised
• sntagonised
• wntagonised
• qntagonised
• abtagonised
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• antzgonised
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Etymology of ANTAGONISED

The word "antagonised" is derived from the root word "antagonize", which comes from the Latin word "antagonizare". The Latin term originated from the Greek word "antagōnizesthai", which is a combination of "antí" (against) and "agōnizesthai" (to contend in battle). Thus, the etymology of "antagonised" reflects the idea of someone being in opposition or conflict with someone else, often instigating or provoking a response.

Similar spelling words for ANTAGONISED

• antagonistic,
• antagonise,
• antigone,
• antagonist,
• antagonism,
• antagonizing,
• antagonize,
• antigonus,
• antigonia.

Conjugate verb Antagonised

CONDITIONAL

I would antagonise

we would antagonise

you would antagonise

he/she/it would antagonise

they would antagonise

FUTURE

I will antagonise

we will antagonise

you will antagonise

he/she/it will antagonise

they will antagonise

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have antagonised

we will have antagonised

you will have antagonised

he/she/it will have antagonised

they will have antagonised

PAST

I antagonised

we antagonised

you antagonised

he/she/it antagonised

they antagonised

PAST PERFECT

I had antagonised

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you had antagonised

he/she/it had antagonised

they had antagonised

PRESENT

I antagonise

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you antagonise

he/she/it antagonises

they antagonise

PRESENT PERFECT

I have antagonised

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you have antagonised

he/she/it has antagonised

they have antagonised

I am antagonising

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he/she/it is antagonising

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I was antagonising

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I will be antagonising

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