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Antagonisation

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antagonize or antagonise (ænˈtæɡəˌnaɪz)
 
vb
1.  to make hostile; annoy or irritate
2.  to act in opposition to or counteract
 
[C17: from Greek antagōnizesthai, from anti- + agōnizesthai to strive, from agōn contest]
 
antagonise or antagonise
 
vb
 
[C17: from Greek antagōnizesthai, from anti- + agōnizesthai to strive, from agōn contest]
 
an'tagonizable or antagonise
 
adj
 
an'tagonisable or antagonise
 
adj
 
antagoni'zation or antagonise
 
n
 
antagoni'sation or antagonise
 
n

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Antagonisation is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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