as in provoking
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as in angering
to implant bitter feelings in
everything he said just antagonized the other side even more
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Adjective
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Venture Colonialism There is arguably no single scholar more well versed, incisive, and thought provoking than Stern in analyzing the evolution of joint-stock corporations in the British Empire.—
Caroline Elkins,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Aug. 2023 -
Her work is technically amazing, thought provoking and has tons of heart.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
17 Mar. 2024
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Around 10 individuals ran onto the court waving Palestinian flags, angering hundreds of attendees from the French Jewish community cheering for the Israeli team.—
Bradford Betz,
Fox News,
19 Dec. 2024
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With some true detective work, Flueger quickly discovers that pigeons are trying to claim squatter rights a bit too close higher up, angering the furry felines.—
Demetrius Patterson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Oct. 2024
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Jason Charles Dixon, 46, faces 12 years in prison if his plea deal is approved by the court for one count of manslaughter, an enhancement for use of a deadly weapon and additional aggravating factors, the DA’s office said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Using force or coercion is one of the aggravating factors outlined in the bill.—
Kyle Pfannenstiel,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For example, inflammatory bowel disease and inflammatory bowel syndrome are common digestive issues in cats, particularly older cats.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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This chronic inflammatory skin disorder causes a loss of pigment, most commonly in the groin area.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Few things are as annoying as a vacuum cleaner that leaves a strip of dust by the baseboards and in the corners.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ding-dong ditched … well into adulthood—one person rang a neighbor's doorbell repeatedly just to be annoying.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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So how to process it when Game 1 of 162 is an exasperating dud, like the one at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday?—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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And the less said about the didactic, exasperating finale, the better.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Atopic dermatitis is a chronic condition with genetic and environmental causes, whereas atopic dermatitis stems from an irritating substance that triggers a rash.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Going Overboard with Outdoor Lighting Light pollution can be just as irritating as that dog down the street who barks like clockwork for 30 minutes every night.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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For many people, these medications provide a way out of the frustrating cycle of dieting and regaining weight.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Those interest rates matter, because of the frustrating math of inflation.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Antagonizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antagonizing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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