He seems to have possessed an ingenuous self-assurance which could get him into difficulties and arouse antagonism.

And involvement in somebody else's religious dispute can arouse nasty antagonism.

The friendship of de Guise was itself enough to arouse antagonism toward the Society from du Bellay.

He eyed Jocelyn almost contemptuously, but did nothing to arouse antagonism.

It was a satisfying bravery; it never aroused antagonism.

His cloak seemed to arouse antagonism; he removed it, threw it over his arm.

They figure he arouse less antagonism, you dig, he always take down his pants to show you his condition.

A charm of manner that was too assured might have aroused antagonism.

His former rank counted nothing, in fact aroused antagonism among his float- fellows.

It's important to avoid arousing antagonism, while maintaining non-commitment.