Synonyms for Provoke
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Words related to "Provoke" (verb) include arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke.
Verb
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
"arouse pity" "raise a smile" "evoke sympathy"
Synonyms
arouseelicitenkindlekindleevokefireraise
More specific
strike a chordinvitedrawrekindleinfatuateprickinflamestimulateexciteangerupsetshamehurtoverwhelminterest
Broader
make
evoke or provoke to appear or occur
"Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple"
Synonyms
evokecall forthkick up
More specific
pick
Broader
cause
provide the needed stimulus for
Synonyms
stimulate
More specific
enticerejuvenatejoginciteagitate
Broader
challenge
annoy continually or chronically
"He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked" "This man harasses his female co-workers"
Synonyms
harasshassleharrychivychivvychevychevvybesetplaguemolest
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needletormenthaze
Broader
annoy
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