Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Provoke.
How to pronounce provoke:
US
Provoke - as a verb
Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Example: "Arouse pity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arouse6elicit8enkindle13evoke12fire7kindle11raise5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create8make10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
strike a chordtouch a chordask forinvite9
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Evoke or provoke to appear or occur
Example: "Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
call forthevoke12kick upHypernyms (Closely Related)
cause7do3make10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Provide the needed stimulus for
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stimulate11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
challenge15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Annoy continually or chronically
Example: "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beset7chevvychevy16chivvy20chivy16harass9harry11hassle9plague9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
annoy8bother11chafe13devil9get atget togravel10irritate8nark8nettle6rag4rile4vex13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"His insulting remarks provoked an angry response from the audience."
"The dog barked loudly, hoping to provoke a reaction."
"She knew exactly how to provoke her brother into a fight."
"The controversial painting was meant to provoke discussion and debate."
"Their inappropriate behavior is guaranteed to provoke outrage."
Word Game Points
Is PROVOKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, provoke is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PROVOKE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is PROVOKE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, provoke is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPROVOKE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is PROVOKE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, provoke is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPROVOKE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
