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to provoke
01
to give rise to a certain reaction or feeling, particularly suddenly
Transitive: to provoke a reaction or feeling
Examples
The unexpected news had the power to provoke a range of emotions, from surprise to disbelief.
His thoughtless comment managed to provoke anger among the members of the team.
02
to intentionally stimulate or encourage someone's thoughts, actions, or emotions
Transitive: to provoke thoughts or intellect
Examples
The teacher used thought-provoking questions to provoke critical thinking and discussion.
The scientist 's groundbreaking research aimed to provoke a shift in our understanding of the natural world.
03
to intentionally annoy someone so that they become angry
Transitive: to provoke sb
Examples
His sarcastic remarks were meant to provoke his sister, but she remained unfazed.
The constant teasing began to provoke him, leading to a heated argument with his classmates.
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