How do you pronounce provoke?

provoke is pronounced as /prəˈvoʊk/.

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provoke

😡provoke

verb

/prəˈvoʊk/

provocative Provoking

Meaning

To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.

Example Sentences

His words provoked a heated argument.

Example Expressions

provoke anger

Synonyms

incite, irritate, enrage, agitate, stir

Antonyms

soothe, calm, comfort

Collocations

provoke anger, provoke conflict, provoke a response, provoke a fight

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