PROVOKE

/pɹəˈvəʊk/ ► audio Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 18

Scrabble letter values: P3R1O1V4O1K5E1 = 16

Definition

  1. verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses). — synonyms: arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise
  2. verb evoke or provoke to appear or occur. — synonyms: evoke, call_forth, kick_up
  3. verb provide the needed stimulus for. — synonyms: stimulate
  4. verb annoy continually or chronically. — synonyms: harass, hassle, harry, chivy, chivvy, chevy, chevvy, beset

Examples

  • “arouse pity”
  • “raise a smile”
  • “evoke sympathy”

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