English dictionary
provoke
verbPronunciation
pɹəˈvəʊk
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- provide the needed stimulus for
verb
- evoke or provoke to appear or occur
verb
- call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
verb
- annoy continually or chronically
Example sentences
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