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
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.