Antagonization
Antagonization refers to the act of provoking or inciting someone or a group to hostility or opposition. It involves behaviors intended to create conflict, raise tensions, or encourage aggressive reactions. This can manifest in various forms, including verbal taunts, deliberate misunderstandings, spreading rumors, or actions designed to undermine and annoy. The goal of antagonization is often to elicit a negative response, thereby shifting blame or justifying subsequent actions against the provoked party.
In social dynamics, antagonization can be a tactic used to destabilize relationships, disrupt cooperation, or gain