Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Provokes.
Provokes - as a verb
Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Example: "Arouse pity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arouse6elicit8enkindle13evoke12fire7kindle11raise5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create8make10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
strike a chordtouch a chordask forinvite9
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Evoke or provoke to appear or occur
Example: "Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
call forthevoke12kick upHypernyms (Closely Related)
cause7do3make10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Provide the needed stimulus for
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stimulate11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
challenge15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Annoy continually or chronically
Example: "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beset7chevvychevy16chivvy20chivy16harass9harry11hassle9plague9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
annoy8bother11chafe13devil9get atget togravel10irritate8nark8nettle6rag4rile4vex13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"His aggressive behavior provokes fights with other students."
"The movie's climactic twist provokes strong emotions in the audience."
"She purposely provokes her little brother by hiding his toys."
"The controversial article provokes a heated debate."
"Their protest march provokes a response from the government."
Word Game Points
Is PROVOKES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, provokes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PROVOKES has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is PROVOKES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, provokes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPROVOKES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is PROVOKES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, provokes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPROVOKES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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