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Definition of: antagonize
(an·tag′ə·nīz) v. ·nized, ·niz·ing v.t.
1. To oppose, contend with, or struggle against.
2. To make unfriendly; to make an antagonist of.
3. To counteract; neutralize, as a force or action.
—v.i.
4. To act antagonistically. See synonyms under CONTEND. [<Gk. antagōnizesthai struggle against <anti- against + agōnizesthai struggle, strive]
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