PROVOKE
Scrabble letter values: P3R1O1V4O1K5E1 = 16
Definition
- verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses). — synonyms: arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise
- verb evoke or provoke to appear or occur. — synonyms: evoke, call_forth, kick_up
- verb provide the needed stimulus for. — synonyms: stimulate
- verb annoy continually or chronically. — synonyms: harass, hassle, harry, chivy, chivvy, chevy, chevvy, beset
Examples
- “arouse pity”
- “raise a smile”
- “evoke sympathy”