Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To incite someone to feel a strong reaction or to cause something to happen, often by doing something deliberately.
Provoke
/prəˈvəʊk/Synonyms:
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Examples:
"Well! what?" said Anne of Austria, proudly, herself provoking the storm.
His comments were intended to provoke deeper thought.
The pungent aroma of the dish can provoke a strong reaction.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word provocare, which means to call forth or challenge. The prefix pro- means forward, and vocare means to call.
Usage Statistics:
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