provoke
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/prəˈvəʊk/
🇬🇧
/prəˈvəʊk/
verb
C1
to make something happen or cause a reaction
His comment was meant to provoke a strong response from the audience.
C1
to make someone angry or annoyed on purpose
Don't provoke him when he's already upset.
translation
to make something happen or cause a reaction; to make someone angry or annoyed on purpose
Word Forms
3rd Present
provokes
Past
provoked
Perfect
provoked
Progressive
provoking