Provoke | Mean of provoke in English Dictionary

/prəˈvoʊk/

• Verb
• to cause the occurrence of (a feeling or action)
1. His remarks provoked both tears and laughter.
2. His insults were intended to provoke [=start] a fight.
3. The results of the election have provoked [=generated] a lot of discussion.
4. ideas that are likely to provoke [=stimulate] change
• to cause (a person or animal) to become angry, violent, etc.
1. He just says those things because he's trying to provoke you.
2. The animal will not attack unless it is provoked.
3. He was provoked into a violent reaction by their taunts.