Provoke

verb
prə'voʊk

Verb

  • evoke or provoke to appear or occur

    “Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple”

    Similar:Evoke
    Type of:CauseMakeDo

  • call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

    Similar:ArouseElicitEnkindleEvokeFire
    Type of:MakeCreate

  • provide the needed stimulus for

    Similar:Stimulate
    Type of:Challenge

  • annoy continually or chronically

    Similar:BesetChevvyChevyChivvyChivy
    Type of:NettleRagNark

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