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provoke
(verb)
provoke
(verb)
Meaning
to stimulate a reaction or emotion
Example
"The teacher's questions were designed to provoke thoughtful discussion among the students."
Synonyms
incitestimulateagitate
Antonyms
calmappeasesuppress
More about this word
Word origin
From Latin 'provocare', meaning to call forth.
Related word forms
verb: provoked
noun: provocation
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