provoke


Definition: Meaning of, provoke in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / prəˈvəʊk /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
provoke provoked provoked
Present Participle Third Person Singular
provoking provokes
[transitive]
  1. to cause a reaction or feeling, especially a sudden one [↪  provocation]
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  2. to make someone angry, especially deliberately
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