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provoked provoked definition

provoked


 
  Troponyms  (hyponyms)  of  verb  provoke 
 
  4  senses  of  provoke 
 
  Sense  1 
  arouse,  elicit,  enkindle,  kindle,  evoke,  fire,  raise,  provoke 
  =>  invite,  ask  for 
  =>  draw 
  =>  rekindle 
  =>  infatuate 
  =>  prick 
  =>  inflame,  stir  up  wake,  ignite,  heat,  fire  up 
  =>  stimulate,  shake,  shake  up  excite,  stir 
  =>  excite 
  =>  anger 
  =>  upset,  discompose,  untune,  disconcert,  discomfit 
  =>  shame 
  =>  hurt,  wound,  injure,  bruise,  offend,  spite 
  =>  overwhelm,  overpower,  sweep  over  whelm,  overcome,  overtake 
  =>  interest 
 
  Sense  2 
  provoke,  evoke,  call  forth,  kick  up 
  =>  pick 
 
  Sense  3 
  provoke,  stimulate 
  =>  entice,  lure,  tempt 
  =>  jog 
  =>  incite,  instigate,  set  off  stir  up 
  =>  agitate,  foment,  stir  up 
 
  Sense  4 
  harass,  hassle,  harry,  chivy,  chivvy,  chevy,  chevvy,  beset,  plague,  molest,  provoke 
  =>  nettle,  needle,  goad 
 
  Troponyms  (hyponyms)  of  verb  provoke 
 
  4  senses  of  provoke 
 
  Sense  1 
  arouse,  elicit,  enkindle,  kindle,  evoke,  fire,  raise,  provoke 
  =>  invite,  ask  for 
  =>  draw 
  =>  rekindle 
  =>  infatuate 
  =>  prick 
  =>  inflame,  stir  up  wake,  ignite,  heat,  fire  up 
  =>  stimulate,  shake,  shake  up  excite,  stir 
  =>  fuel 
  =>  arouse,  sex,  excite,  turn  on  wind  up 
  =>  tempt 
  =>  frighten,  fright,  scare,  affright 
  =>  bluff 
  =>  awe 
  =>  overawe,  cow 
  =>  buffalo 
  =>  terrify,  terrorize,  terrorise 
  =>  panic 
  =>  intimidate 
  =>  hold  over 
  =>  strong-arm,  bully,  browbeat,  bullyrag,  ballyrag,  boss  around  hector,  push  around 
  =>  tyrannize,  domineer 
  =>  horrify 
  =>  shock 
  =>  dismay,  alarm,  appal,  appall,  horrify 
  =>  spook 
  =>  thrill,  tickle 
  =>  tempt,  invite 
  =>  elate,  lift  up  uplift,  pick  up  intoxicate 
  =>  puff 
  =>  exhilarate,  thrill,  exalt 
  =>  inspire,  animate,  invigorate,  enliven,  exalt 
  =>  encourage 
  =>  cheer,  inspire,  urge,  barrack,  urge  on  exhort,  pep  up 
  =>  cheerlead 
  =>  foster,  nurture 
  =>  patronize,  patronise,  patronage,  support,  keep  going 
  =>  serve,  serve  well 
  =>  hollo 
  =>  cheer,  hearten,  recreate,  embolden 
  =>  take  heart,  buck  up 
  =>  draw  out 
  =>  bring  out 
  =>  spur,  goad 
  =>  titillate 
  =>  excite 
  =>  enthuse 
  =>  bring  down 
  =>  anger 
  =>  miff 
  =>  gall,  irk 
  =>  outrage,  infuriate,  exasperate,  incense 
  =>  madden 
  =>  pique,  offend 
  =>  enrage 
  =>  exacerbate,  exasperate,  aggravate 
  =>  upset,  discompose,  untune,  disconcert,  discomfit 
  =>  faze,  unnerve,  enervate,  unsettle 
  =>  unman 
  =>  bewilder,  bemuse,  discombobulate,  throw 
  =>  embarrass,  abash 
  =>  confuse,  flurry,  consternate,  disconcert,  put  off 
  =>  fluster 
  =>  ruffle 
  =>  bother 
  =>  distract,  deflect 
  =>  pain,  anguish,  hurt 
  =>  agonize,  agonise 
  =>  try 
  =>  torment,  torture,  excruciate,  rack 
  =>  afflict 
  =>  grieve,  aggrieve 
  =>  try  strain,  stress 
  =>  rack 
  =>  shame 
  =>  discountenance 
  =>  hurt,  wound,  injure,  bruise,  offend,  spite 
  =>  insult,  affront 
  =>  sting 
  =>  humiliate,  mortify,  chagrin,  humble,  abase 
  =>  crush,  demolish 
  =>  degrade,  disgrace,  demean,  put  down 
  =>  reduce 
  =>  dehumanize 
  =>  overwhelm,  overpower,  sweep  over  whelm,  overcome,  overtake 
  =>  devastate 
  =>  seize,  clutch,  get  hold  of 
  =>  kill 
  =>  benight 
  =>  knock  out 
  =>  stagger 
  =>  lock 
  =>  interest 
  =>  absorb,  engross,  engage,  occupy 
  =>  involve 
  =>  consume 
  =>  rivet 
  =>  fascinate,  transfix,  grip,  spellbind 
 
  Sense  2 
  provoke,  evoke,  call  forth,  kick  up 
  =>  pick 
 
  Sense  3 
  provoke,  stimulate 
  =>  entice,  lure,  tempt 
  =>  seduce 
  =>  call 
  =>  stool 
  =>  lead  on 
  =>  tweedle 
  =>  decoy 
  =>  bait 
  =>  jog 
  =>  incite,  instigate,  set  off  stir  up 
  =>  raise 
  =>  agitate,  foment,  stir  up 
  =>  rumpus 
 
  Sense  4 
  harass,  hassle,  harry,  chivy,  chivvy,  chevy,  chevvy,  beset,  plague,  molest,  provoke 
  =>  nettle,  needle,  goad 
 
  Entailment  of  verb  provoke 
 
 
  Synonyms/Hypernyms  (Ordered  by  Frequency)  of  verb  provoke 
 
  4  senses  of  provoke 
 
  Sense  1 
  arouse,  elicit,  enkindle,  kindle,  evoke,  fire,  raise,  provoke 
  =>  make  create 
 
  Sense  2 
  provoke,  evoke,  call  forth,  kick  up 
  =>  cause  do  make 
 
  Sense  3 
  provoke,  stimulate 
  =>  challenge 
 
  Sense  4 
  harass,  hassle,  harry,  chivy,  chivvy,  chevy,  chevvy,  beset,  plague,  molest,  provoke 
  =>  annoy,  rag,  get  to  bother,  get  at  irritate,  rile,  nark,  nettle,  gravel,  vex,  chafe,  devil 
 
  Familiarity  of  verb  provoke 
 
  provoke  used  as  a  verb  is  uncommon  (polysemy  count  =  4) 
 
  Synonyms  (Grouped  by  Similarity  of  Meaning)  of  verb  provoke 
 
  Sense  1 
  arouse,  elicit,  enkindle,  kindle,  evoke,  fire,  raise,  provoke 
  =>  make  create 
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  Sense  2 
  provoke,  evoke,  call  forth,  kick  up 
  =>  cause  do  make 
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  Sense  3 
  provoke,  stimulate 
  =>  challenge 
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  Sense  4 
  harass,  hassle,  harry,  chivy,  chivvy,  chevy,  chevvy,  beset,  plague,  molest,  provoke 
  =>  annoy,  rag,  get  to  bother,  get  at  irritate,  rile,  nark,  nettle,  gravel,  vex,  chafe,  devil 
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  Overview  of  verb  provoke 
 
  The  verb  provoke  has  4  senses  (first  4  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (3)  arouse,  elicit,  enkindle,  kindle,  evoke,  fire,  raise,  provoke  --  (call  forth;  of  emotions,  feelings,  and  responses;  "arouse  pity";  "raise  a  smile";  "evoke  sympathy") 
  2.  (3)  provoke,  evoke,  call  forth,  kick  up  --  (call  forth;  "Her  behavior  provoked  a  quarrel  between  the  couple") 
  3.  (3)  provoke,  stimulate  --  (provide  the  needed  stimulus  for) 
  4.  (1)  harass,  hassle,  harry,  chivy,  chivvy,  chevy,  chevvy,  beset,  plague,  molest,  provoke  --  (annoy  continually  or  chronically;  "He  is  known  to  harry  his  staff  when  he  is  overworked") 
 
  Overview  of  adj  provoked 
 
  The  adj  provoked  has  1  sense  (no  senses  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  aggravated,  provoked  --  (incited,  especially  deliberately,  to  anger;  "aggravated  by  passive  resistance";  "the  provoked  animal  attacked  the  child") 
 
  Antonyms  of  adj  provoked 
 
  1  sense  of  provoked 
 
  Sense  1 
  aggravated,  provoked 
 
  INDIRECT  (VIA  angry)  ->  unangry 
 
  Similarity  of  adj  provoked 
 
  1  sense  of  provoked 
 
  Sense  1 
  aggravated,  provoked 
  =>  angry  (vs.  unangry) 
 
  Attributes  of  adj  provoked 
 
 
  Familiarity  of  adj  provoked 
 
  provoked  used  as  an  adjective  is  very  rare  (polysemy  count  =  1) 
 
  Grep  of  adj  provoked 
  provoked 
  unprovoked 
 
  Overview  of  verb  provoke 
 
  The  verb  provoke  has  4  senses  (first  4  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (3)  arouse,  elicit,  enkindle,  kindle,  evoke,  fire,  raise,  provoke  --  (call  forth;  of  emotions,  feelings,  and  responses;  "arouse  pity";  "raise  a  smile";  "evoke  sympathy") 
  2.  (3)  provoke,  evoke,  call  forth,  kick  up  --  (call  forth;  "Her  behavior  provoked  a  quarrel  between  the  couple") 
  3.  (3)  provoke,  stimulate  --  (provide  the  needed  stimulus  for) 
  4.  (1)  harass,  hassle,  harry,  chivy,  chivvy,  chevy,  chevvy,  beset,  plague,  molest,  provoke  --  (annoy  continually  or  chronically;  "He  is  known  to  harry  his  staff  when  he  is  overworked") 
 
  Overview  of  adj  provoked 
 
  The  adj  provoked  has  1  sense  (no  senses  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  aggravated,  provoked  --  (incited,  especially  deliberately,  to  anger;  "aggravated  by  passive  resistance";  "the  provoked  animal  attacked  the  child") 



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