Provoke
Pronunciation: /prəˈvoʊk/
Provoke (verb)
- To make someone feel angry, upset, or afraid, often by what you say or do.
- To cause a change in a person or system, such as a response, reaction, or effect.
- To bring about a fight, disagreement, or problem, especially by challenging someone.
Examples
- The loud noise provoked fear in everyone.
- His rude comment provoked anger during the meeting.