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provoked

UK
/prəˈvəʊkt/
US
/prəˈvoʊkt/

Translations

provokedpast participle
Used to describe a state of anger or irritation resulting from provocation.
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.
provokeverb

provoked

Past Simple

provoked
Past Simple
provoked
Past Participle
provoking
Gerund
UK
/prəˈvəʊk/
US
/prəˈvoʊk/
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
разжигать
подстрекать
взбудоражить
Synonyms
incite
stimulate
instigate
agitate
irritate
arouse
trigger
excite
Antonyms
calm
pacify
soothe
provokepast participle

provoked

Used attributively to indicate having been incited or angered, e.g., 'a provoked response'.
Synonyms
irritated
annoyed
angered
exasperated
agitated
incited
inflamed
enraged
stimulated
aroused
ruffled

Definitions

provokedpast participle
Feeling anger, irritation, or arousal to action as a result of deliberate stimulus.
The audience was deeply provoked by the controversial remarks.
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.
provokepast participle
Having been incited or angered; aroused to strong feeling.
A provoked animal can be dangerous.
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