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present tense third-person singular of provoke
Synonyms & Antonyms of provokes
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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Phrases Synonymous with provokes
Near Antonyms for provokes
- calms,
- soothes,
- subdues,
- tranquilizes
- (also tranquillizes)
2
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
- rankings that are sure to provoke an argument among film buffs
Synonyms for provokes
Words Related to provokes
Phrases Synonymous with provokes
Near Antonyms for provokes
- bridles,
- checks,
- constrains,
- curbs,
- discourages,
- holds,
- inhibits,
- regulates,
- reins (in),
- restrains,
- tames
- allays,
- calms,
- quiets,
- settles,
- soothes,
- stills,
- subdues,
- tranquilizes
- (also tranquillizes)
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