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antagonize vs nark

nark vs antagonize

antagonize is not a noun while nark is a noun.

antagonize and nark both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
antagonize No No Yes No
nark Yes No Yes No
As verbs, nark is a hypernym of antagonize; that is, nark is a word with a broader meaning than antagonize:
  • antagonize: provoke the hostility of
  • nark: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Other hypernyms of antagonize include annoy, bother, chafe, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nettle, rag, rile, vex.
antagonize (noun) nark (noun)
an informer or spy working for the police
a lawman concerned with narcotics violations
antagonize (verb) nark (verb)
provoke the hostility of inform or spy (for the police)
act in opposition to cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Difference between antagonize and nark

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