English · Word Candidate

provoke

/pɹəˈvəʊk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: provokes · provoking · provoked

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Meaning · English

To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.

Verb

Don't provoke the dog; it may try to bite you.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To bring about a reaction.

Verb

To the poet the meaning is what he pleases to make it, what it provokes in his own soul.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “provoke” mean?

To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.

Is “provoke” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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