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provoke

/prəˈvəʊk/

/prəˈvoʊk/

Translations

provokeverb

provoked

Past Simple

provoked

Past Participle

provoking

Gerund

/prəˈvəʊk/

/prəˈvoʊk/

The teacher's harsh criticism provoked the student to argue back.

Les critiques sévères du professeur ont provoqué l'élève à répliquer.

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Antonyms

provokeverb

To stimulate or incite someone to do or feel something, especially by arousing anger or irritation.

The teacher's harsh criticism provoked the student to argue back.

To deliberately make someone annoyed or angry.

He knew how to provoke his sister by teasing her about her favorite TV show.

To cause (a reaction, emotion, or situation), especially a strong or unwelcome one.

The new tax policy provoked widespread protests across the country.