Provoke — synonyms, definition

1. provoke (Verb)

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provoke (Verb) — Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses). ex. "provoke pity"

provoke (Verb) — Make appear or occur. ex. "Her behaviour provoked a quarrel between the couple"

provoke (Verb) — Provide the needed stimulus for.

provoke (Verb) — Annoy continually or chronically. ex. "This man provokes his female co-workers"

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