The meaning of PROVOKE is to call forth (a feeling, an action, etc.) : evoke. How to use provoke in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Provoke.

PROVOKED definition: angered or enraged. See examples of provoked used in a sentence.

PROVOKED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of provoke 2. to cause a reaction, especially a negative one…. Learn more.

provoke something to cause a particular reaction or have a particular effect. The announcement provoked a storm of protest. The article was intended to provoke discussion. Dairy products may …

PROVOKED definition: to anger or infuriate | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English

5 days ago · provoked Definitions of provoked adjective incited, especially deliberately, to anger “the provoked animal attacked the child”

1. To incite to anger or resentment: taunts that provoked their rivals. 2. To stir to action or feeling: a remark that provoked me to reconsider. 3. To give rise to; bring about: a miscue that provoked …

His insults were intended to provoke [= start] a fight. The results of the election have provoked [= generated] a lot of discussion. He just says those things because he's trying to provoke you. The …

PROVOKE definition: to anger, enrage, exasperate, or vex. See examples of provoke used in a sentence.

to stir up, arouse, or call forth (feelings, desires, or activity): The mishap provoked a hearty laugh. to incite or stimulate (a person, animal, etc.) to action.