Associations to the word «Provoke»
Noun
- Outrage
- Outcry
- Backlash
- Ire
- Mirth
- Provocation
- Wrath
- Resentment
- Retaliation
- Reprisal
- Hostility
- Outburst
- Condemnation
- Unrest
- Confrontation
- Enmity
- Ridicule
- Jealousy
- Controversy
- Quarrel
- Anger
- Laughter
- Indignation
- Animosity
- Reaction
- Coolness
- Retort
- Censure
- Riot
- Uproar
- Insult
- Uprising
- Temper
- Rebuke
- Repression
- Revolt
- Debate
- Aggression
- Stimulus
- Anxiety
- Displeasure
- Intolerance
- Duel
- Criticism
- Schism
- Rebellion
- Dissent
- Protest
- Arrogance
- Response
- Brutality
- Brawl
- Antigen
- Comment
- Envy
- Hatred
- Scandal
- Violence
- Embargo
- Libel
- Sarcasm
- Arousal
- Discussion
- Mutiny
- Strife
- Contempt
- Accusation
- Crise
- Opposition
- Ultimatum
Adjective
Wiktionary
PROVOKE, verb. (transitive) to cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
PROVOKE, verb. (transitive) to bring about a reaction.
PROVOKE, verb. (obsolete) To appeal.
Dictionary definition
PROVOKE, verb. Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy".
PROVOKE, verb. Evoke or provoke to appear or occur; "Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple".
PROVOKE, verb. Provide the needed stimulus for.
PROVOKE, verb. Annoy continually or chronically; "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"; "This man harasses his female co-workers".
Wise words
Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your
words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they
become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your
character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.