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Provoke Thesaurus

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To incite or stimulate someone or something to action, feeling, or thought.

Example Sentence: The controversial article managed to provoke a heated debate among the readers.

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Sense 2:

Definition: To annoy or irritate someone deliberately.

Example Sentence: His constant teasing would provoke his sister into a tantrum.

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Sense 3:

Definition: To call forth a particular reaction or response.

Example Sentence: The beautiful landscape never failed to provoke a sense of awe in visitors.

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