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provoke
verb
Provide the needed stimulus for
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pɹəˈvəʊk
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verb
Provide the needed stimulus for
verb
Evoke or provoke to appear or occur
“Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple”
verb
Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
“Arouse pity”
verb
Annoy continually or chronically
“He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked”
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Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple
Arouse pity
Raise a smile
Evoke sympathy
He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked
This man harasses his female co-workers
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