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provoke

Letters that make provoke

o, e, k, p, r, v are letters that make 'provoke'

Words within provoke

PR, OV, Ro, Provo, pro, ok, OK, Pr are words within 'provoke'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of provoke

provoker, provokes, provoked are words created by adding a letter to 'provoke'

provoke is a 7 letter word ending with e
provoke is a 7 letter word starting with p

4 possible definitions for 'provoke'

Provoke as "annoy continually or chronically"

Under this definition, provoke is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

beset, chivy, chevvy, molest, harry, harass, chivvy, hassle, chevy, plague have the same meaning as 'provoke'

provoke as a type

'provoke' can be a type of vex, get at, nettle, bother, devil, nark, gravel, irritate, get to, rile, rag, annoy, chafe.

Types of provoke

bedevil, crucify, dun, rag, haze, needle, goad, frustrate, torment are types of 'provoke'.

Derivatives of provoke

aggravation, irritation, harasser, instigant, firebrand, hassle, trouble, harrier, provoker, inciter, provocative, fuss, instigator, harassment, molestation, provocation, bother, plague are derivatives of 'provoke'.

Provoke as "provide the needed stimulus for"

Under this definition, provoke is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

stimulate has the same meaning as provoke

provoke as a type

'provoke' can be a type of challenge.

Types of provoke

tempt, entice, incite, stir up, agitate, lure, rejuvenate, jog, set off, instigate, foment, stir up are types of 'provoke'.

Derivatives of provoke

stimulant, stimulation, input, provocation, provocative, incitement, stimulating, incitation, stimulus are derivatives of 'provoke'.

Provoke as "evoke or provoke to appear or occur"

Under this definition, provoke is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

evoke, call forth, kick up have the same meaning as 'provoke'

provoke as a type

'provoke' can be a type of do, cause, make.

Types of provoke

pick is a type of provoke.

Derivatives of provoke

evocation, provocation, incitement, induction, incitation, elicitation are derivatives of 'provoke'.

Verb groups of provoke

call down, put forward, evoke, conjure up, arouse, bring up, conjure, invoke, raise, stir, call forth are verb groups of 'provoke'.

Example of provoke used within this context

"Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple"

Provoke as "call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)"

Under this definition, provoke is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

enkindle, kindle, arouse, elicit, evoke, raise, fire have the same meaning as 'provoke'

provoke as a type

'provoke' can be a type of create, make.

Types of provoke

untune, strike a chord, overcome, overpower, overtake, fire up, shake up, touch a chord, ask for, rekindle, infatuate, ignite, offend, discompose, disconcert, discomfit, sweep over, whelm, stimulate, heat, invite, excite, stir up, shake, stir, prick, excite, anger, spite, shame, bruise, injure, hurt, upset, wound, overwhelm, interest, draw, wake, inflame are types of 'provoke'.

Derivatives of provoke

redolent, rousing, evocation, provocation, provocative, incitement, evocative, remindful, reminiscent, resonant, induction, arousal, incitation, elicitation are derivatives of 'provoke'.