'provoke' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'provoke' with 12 example sentences.
- provoke verb
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: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
: evoke or provoke to appear or occur
: provide the needed stimulus for
: annoy continually or chronically
Don't let yourself be provoked into losing your temper.
His speech provoked a wave of indignation.
It was his fault. He kept provoking everyone.
This is a thought provoking book.
Are you trying to provoke me?
Linda danced with other men to provoke Dan.
His long absences were starting to provoke suspicion.
Antigens are substances capable of provoking the formation of antibodies.
His rude reply provoked her to slap him on the face.
A facet of genius is the ability to provoke scandals.
The cat will scratch you if you provoke it.
I'm not provoking their daughters.