# antagonism vs antagonize

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### antagonism
*noun · IPA /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/ · frequency rank #35,185*
A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.

### antagonize
*verb · IPA /ænˈtæɡ.ɪ.naɪz/ · frequency rank #48,059*
To work against; to oppose (especially to incite a reaction).

## Source
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