noun
something that provokes, such as a provoking remark or action
verb
to deliberately make someone angry or annoyed
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The speaker's inflammatory remarks were intended to provoke a response from the audience.
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Don't let his comments provoke you into an argument.
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She knew exactly how to provoke him, so she teased him mercilessly.
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The artist's bold use of color and texture in the painting seemed to provoke emotions in the viewers.