provoke

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause or stimulate (something) to happen, especially as a response to an action or situation.

  - "His actions provoked a strong reaction from the crowd."
  - "The teacher's harsh words provoked the student to tears."
  - "Provoking questions from the audience, the speaker engaged in a thought-provoking discussion."

• Verb

  To irritate or annoy (someone) deliberately.

  - "He provoked his sister by constantly teasing her."
  - "The salesperson tried to provoke a sale by offering a discount."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹəˈvoʊk/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2453661"

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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

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with provoke
yoke , poke , oke

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Variants

List of all variants of provoke that leads to same result
provoke , provoked , provoker , provokers , provokes , provoking

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Etymology

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The word 'provoke' comes from the Latin word 'provocare,' which means 'to call forth,' 'to summon,' or 'to invite.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'provoke' is often used in the context of psychological or emotional responses, but it can also be used more generally to describe any cause-and-effect relationship.

2. The term 'provocation' is also used in law to describe actions that intentionally provoke a response from someone, such as assault or harassment.

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Related Concepts

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1. stimulus: A stimulus is a substance or situation that causes a response or reaction.

2. agitation: Agitation is a state of restlessness or excitement, often caused by provocation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'provoke' has been used to describe characters who challenge others and cause them to react, as well as situations that force people to confront their emotions or beliefs. In art, the term 'provocation' is used to describe works that challenge or disturb viewers.

How to Memorize "provoke"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where someone or something is causing a reaction or response. Imagine the cause and effect relationship.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'provoke' with the idea of causing a reaction or response. Think of situations where you have provoked someone or been provoked.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Please Provoke A Response' to remember the meaning of the word.

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