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provoke
[ pruh-vohk ]
verb (used with object)
- to anger, enrage, exasperate, or vex.
Synonyms: infuriate, exacerbate, aggravate, annoy, irk
- to stir up, arouse, or call forth (feelings, desires, or activity):
The mishap provoked a hearty laugh.
- to incite or stimulate (a person, animal, etc.) to action.
- to give rise to, induce, or bring about:
What could have provoked such an incident?
- Obsolete. to summon.
provoke
/ prəˈvəʊk /
verb
- to anger or infuriate
- to cause to act or behave in a certain manner; incite or stimulate
- to promote (certain feelings, esp anger, indignation, etc) in a person
- obsolete.to summon
Derived Forms
- proˈvokingly, adverb
- proˈvoking, adjective
Other Words From
- pro·vok·er noun
- mis·pro·voke verb (used with object) misprovoked misprovoking
- o·ver·pro·voke verb overprovoked overprovoking
- pre·pro·voke verb (used with object) preprovoked preprovoking
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of provoke1
Example Sentences
Neither Hegseth nor Gabbard, on the other hand, have little experience in their respective portfolios; Gabbard in particular has provoked consternation over her promotion of Kremlin talking points and conspiracy theories.
RFK Jr has long expressed views that conflict with scientific evidence, especially on vaccines, and his nomination has provoked opposition from public health experts.
She claims that America wants to destroy Russia and provoked it into invading Ukraine in order to impose draconian sanctions on the country.
Minister Ntshavheni's remarks have provoked mixed reaction from South Africans, with some praising the government's unyielding approach.
To a sizable portion of members, the decision was an abomination, and it provoked a mutiny.
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