provoke

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/pɹəˈvəʊk/ English

Definitions

verb

To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.“Don't provoke the dog; it may try to bite you.”
To bring about a reaction.
To appeal.

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Synonyms

bring about discompose egg on engender evoke grill incite induce inflame instigate invoke rouse set off stir up whip up harass molest hassle

Associated

laughter allergic jealousy outrage excuse wrath confrontation backlash hatred retaliation responses reaction

Rhymes

evoke croak stroke invoke baroque yoke joke cloak poke revoke

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