English-German translation for "antagonize"

"antagonize" German translation

antagonize

transitive verb | transitives Verb v/t

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sich zum Gegner machen, sich verfeinden mit reizen, verärgern entgegenwirken, ankämpfen gegen, bekämpfen
  • sich (jemanden) zum Gegner machen, sich verfeinden mit (jemandem)
    antagonize make enemy of
    antagonize make enemy of

antagonize

intransitive verb | intransitives Verb v/i

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widerstreben, widerstreiten Widerstand hervorrufen, Feindschaft erwecken
Der Anspruch der beiden Länder für ganz Europa zu sprechen, verärgerte viele in der EU.
Their perceived claim to speak for Europe antagonized much of the Union.
Source: News-Commentary
Wenn deine Argumente stark genug sind, musst du niemanden gegen dich aufbringen.
If your arguments are strong enough you won't need to antagonize anyone.
Source: GlobalVoices
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