Provoke
Definition
(verb) To stimulate or incite a reaction, especially a negative one
Examples
“Her comments were intended to provoke a hostile response.”
“Don't provoke him at breakfast.”
“The smoke from the grill provoked my cough.”
“At the Reno bar, her remark provoked a fight.”
“He kept provoking the dog by waving that red glove.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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