Associations to the word «Provoke»
Noun
- Outrage
- Outcry
- Backlash
- Ire
- Mirth
- Provocation
- Wrath
- Resentment
- Retaliation
- Reprisal
- Hostility
- Outburst
- Condemnation
- Unrest
- Confrontation
- Enmity
- Ridicule
- Jealousy
- Controversy
- Quarrel
- Anger
- Laughter
- Indignation
- Animosity
- Reaction
- Coolness
- Retort
- Censure
- Riot
- Uproar
- Insult
- Uprising
- Temper
- Rebuke
- Repression
- Revolt
- Debate
- Aggression
- Stimulus
- Anxiety
- Displeasure
- Intolerance
- Duel
- Criticism
- Schism
- Rebellion
- Dissent
- Protest
- Arrogance
- Response
- Brutality
- Brawl
- Antigen
- Comment
- Envy
- Hatred
- Scandal
- Violence
- Embargo
- Libel
- Sarcasm
- Arousal
- Discussion
- Mutiny
- Strife
- Contempt
- Accusation
- Crise
- Opposition
- Ultimatum
Adjective
Wiktionary
PROVOKE, verb. (transitive) to cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
PROVOKE, verb. (transitive) to bring about a reaction.
PROVOKE, verb. (obsolete) To appeal.
Dictionary definition
PROVOKE, verb. Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy".
PROVOKE, verb. Evoke or provoke to appear or occur; "Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple".
PROVOKE, verb. Provide the needed stimulus for.
PROVOKE, verb. Annoy continually or chronically; "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"; "This man harasses his female co-workers".
Wise words
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.