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Aloof vs Antagonize - What's the difference?

aloof | antagonize |

As an adverb aloof

is at or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.

As an adjective aloof

is reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

As a preposition aloof

is (obsolete) away from; clear of.

As a verb antagonize is

to work against; oppose; especially to incite reaction.

aloof

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
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  • Without sympathy; unfavorably.
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    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

    • See also

    * See also

    Preposition

    (English prepositions)
  • (obsolete) away from; clear of
  • * Milton
    • Rivetus would fain work himself aloof these rocks and quicksands.
    (Webster 1913)

    antagonize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * antagonise (non-Oxford British spelling)

    Verb

  • To work against; oppose; especially to incite reaction.
    • The other children constantly antagonized Joe to the point of tears.

    Synonyms

    * pester, harass, oppose

    Antonyms

    * appease, quell

    Related terms

    () * agitate * antagonism * antagonist * antagonizing