provokes (Meaning)
provokes
to provide the needed stimulus for, to excite to anger, to incite to anger, to induce (a physical reaction), to call forth (a feeling, an action, etc.), to stir up, to stir up purposely, to arouse to a feeling or action
Synonyms & Antonyms of provokes
Synonyms:
- enrages
- kindles
- enflames
- energizes
- sets off
- inflames
- whips (up)
- teases
- raises
- galvanizes
- bothers
- keys (up)
- angers
- pumps up
- vitalizes
- foments
- animates
- upsets
- gets
- annoys
- ferments
- quickens
- taunts
- activates
- fans
- irritates
- exasperates
- abets
- vexes
- maddens
- aggravates
- jeers
- builds a fire under
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
provokes Sentence Examples
- The politician's inflammatory speech provoked widespread outrage.
- The cruel joke provoked laughter from some but shame from others.
- The unfair treatment provoked a sense of injustice within me.
- The threat of violence provoked fear and anxiety.
- The unexpected news provoked a mix of emotions, including shock and disbelief.
- The loud noise provoked a startled reaction.
- The harsh criticism provoked an angry response.
- The beauty of the sunset provoked admiration and awe.
- The smell of freshly baked bread provoked a sense of comfort and nostalgia.
- The mystery novel's tantalizing plot provoked curiosity and suspense.
FAQs About the word provokes
to provide the needed stimulus for, to excite to anger, to incite to anger, to induce (a physical reaction), to call forth (a feeling, an action, etc.), to stir
arouses, stimulates, inspires, stirs,encourages, ignites, piques, triggers, fires (up), sparks
calms, subdues, soothes, pacifies,appeases, tranquilizes, tranquillizes, mollifies, placates,
The politician's inflammatory speech provoked widespread outrage.
The cruel joke provoked laughter from some but shame from others.
The unfair treatment provoked a sense of injustice within me.
The threat of violence provoked fear and anxiety.
