Provoked

Synonyms of provoked

• agitated
• irritated
• incited

Antonyms of provoked

• calmed
• soothed
• pacified

Collocations of provoked

anger

Frequency: 70 %

His rude behavior provoked her anger.

violence

Frequency: 60 %

The controversial decision provoked violence in the streets.

reaction

Frequency: 50 %

The news of the layoffs provoked a strong reaction from the employees.

debate

Frequency: 45 %

The new policy provoked a heated debate among the members of the committee.

thoughts

Frequency: 40 %

The movie provoked deep thoughts about the meaning of life.

Idiomatic Expressions for provoked

• Phrase: provoked a reaction
  Meaning: to cause a strong response or reaction from someone
  Usage: His comments provoked a strong reaction from the audience.