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1
to rouse to strong feeling or action
- his teasing finally provoked her to anger
- bees generally will not sting unless they are provoked
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- calm,
- soothe,
- subdue,
- tranquilize
- (also tranquillize)
2
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
- rankings that are sure to provoke an argument among film buffs
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The first known use of provoke was in the 14th century
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