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provoked
UK
/prəˈvəʊkt/
US
/prəˈvoʊkt/
Used to describe a state of anger or irritation resulting from provocation.
Translations
She felt provoked by his rude tone.
Она чувствовала себя раздражённой из-за его грубого тона.
The citizens were provoked by the unfair law.
Горожане были возмущены несправедливым законом.
Definitions
The audience was deeply provoked by the controversial remarks.
provoked
Past Simple
provoked
Past Simple
provoked
Past Participle
provoking
Gerund
UK
/prəˈvəʊk/
US
/prəˈvoʊk/
Translations
His comments were intended to provoke a reaction.
Его комментарии были предназначены, чтобы спровоцировать реакцию.
The decision to close the factory is likely to provoke protests.
Решение закрыть завод, вероятно, вызовет протесты.
She knew how to provoke him with her teasing.
Она знала, как раздражать его своими поддразниваниями.
Additional translations
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The teacher's harsh criticism provoked the student to argue back.
He knew how to provoke his sister by teasing her about her favorite TV show.
The new tax policy provoked widespread protests across the country.
provoked
Used attributively to indicate having been incited or angered, e.g., 'a provoked response'.
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A provoked animal can be dangerous.
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His provoking remarks led to an argument.
The film was a truly provoking exploration of modern society.