provoke — to cause a reaction, especially anger or another strong emotion
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cause a reaction, especially anger or another strong emotion
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈvoʊk/
Korean meaning: 자극하다, 화나게 하다, 도발하다
Korean pronunciation: 프러**보**크
Example Sentences
- The cat deliberately provoked the dog by sitting on its food bowl.
- Her controversial statement provoked heated debate on social media.
- Don't provoke your little brother, or he'll start crying again.
provoke
VERB//prəˈvoʊk//
to cause a reaction, especially anger or another strong emotion
to cause a reaction, especially anger or another strong emotion
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From Latin 'provocare', meaning 'to call forth' or 'to challenge', composed of 'pro-' (forward) and 'vocare' (to call). The word entered English via Old French 'provoquer' in the 14th century.
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“The cat deliberately provoked the dog by sitting on its food bowl.”
“Her controversial statement provoked heated debate on social media.”
“Don't provoke your little brother, or he'll start crying again.”
“The comedian's jokes provoked both laughter and controversy.”
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