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Antagonize most nearly means:

Provoke. To antagonize someone is to stir up their anger.

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  1. Embarrass
  2. Worship
  3. Provoke ✔

Why: To antagonize means to provoke someone's hostility or stir up anger. Embarrass is a different feeling, and worship is close to the opposite.

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Never antagonize a drill sergeant. He has a whistle and he's not afraid to use it.
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Answer: Provoke. To antagonize means to provoke someone's hostility or stir up anger. Embarrass is a different feeling, and worship is close to the opposite.

  1. Antagonize Definition and Meaning | Merriam-Webster www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antagonize
    to incur or provoke the hostility of
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. Word Knowledge Sample Questions | Official ASVAB www.officialasvab.com/word-knowledge-wk
    Antagonize most nearly means
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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