provoke (Meaning)
provoke (v)
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
evoke or provoke to appear or occur
provide the needed stimulus for
annoy continually or chronically
Synonyms & Antonyms of provoke
provoke Sentence Examples
- His insensitive remarks were enough to provoke her into leaving the room in anger.
- The taunts from the opposing team only served to provoke him further, fueling his determination to win.
- It's important not to let trivial matters provoke unnecessary conflicts.
- The harsh conditions in the prison were known to provoke unrest among the inmates.
- His decision to resign from the company was provoked by a series of disagreements with management.
- The protestors aimed to provoke a response from the authorities by blocking the streets.
- She tried not to let her sister's teasing provoke her, but sometimes it was hard to ignore.
- The article was written to provoke discussion on the controversial topic of climate change.
- The child's mischievous behavior was often intended to provoke attention from his parents.
- The comedian's jokes were designed to provoke laughter and thought among the audience.
FAQs About the word provoke
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses), evoke or provoke to appear or occur, provide the needed stimulus for, annoy continually or chronically
incite, stimulate, arouse, stir,encourage, inspire, motive, spark, pique, ignite
subdue, soothe, subdue, soothe, calm,calm, mollify, tranquillize, placate, mollify
His insensitive remarks were enough to provoke her into leaving the room in anger.
The taunts from the opposing team only served to provoke him further, fueling his determination to win.
It's important not to let trivial matters provoke unnecessary conflicts.
The harsh conditions in the prison were known to provoke unrest among the inmates.
