word
Provoke
Pruh-VOHK
/prʌˈvoʊk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
provoke
Dictionary meaning
Provide the needed stimulus for.
Examples
- Their behavior provoked a quarrel.
Synonyms: stimulate
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