4/6/2025, 5:06:17 PM
Definition of Provoke
Provoke
pro·voke
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to incite someone, to stimulate them until they feel or do something, especially to deliberately make someone angry or annoyed;
e.g. She hoped her speech would provoke them to make more sincere efforts. He tried to provoke me into attacking him.
(verb)
to arouse a particular reaction, response or emotion in someone, especially a strong or unpleasant reaction;
e.g. The book will provoke an animated discussion.
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