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Provocate

Definition:

[verb] To provoke or incite someone or something in order to elicit a specific response or reaction.

[noun] A person who intentionally provokes others.

Senses:

Sense 1: To deliberately incite or stimulate a reaction.

Sense 2: A person who deliberately provokes others.

Usages:

Usage 1: The speaker tried to provocate the audience by delivering controversial statements.

Usage 2: The provocate comments on social media ignited a heated debate among the users.

Usage 3: Don't be a provocate, and try to maintain peace in the discussion.

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