Dictionary entryCEFR C1verb
provoke
IPA pronunciation: /prəˈvəʊk/
Listen to the pronunciationRussian meaning
провоцировать; вызывать
English definition
To cause a reaction, especially anger or annoyance, or to deliberately make someone angry.
Example
His comments provoked a strong reaction from the audience.
Collocations
- provoke a reaction
- provoke anger
- provoke debate
- deliberately provoke
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