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Provoke
Description:
Provoke is a verb that means to intentionally stimulate a reaction or response from someone, often by taking actions or saying something controversial, annoying, or inflammatory.
Examples:
Verb:
- His offensive remarks provoked a heated argument among the audience.
- The artist aims to provoke strong emotions through their thought-provoking paintings.
- It is not wise to provoke someone who is already angry.
Noun (as provocation):
- The article was seen as a provocation by many readers.
- Her persistent teasing became a constant provocation for her classmates.
Noun (rare, as provoker):
- The provoker of the incident was punished accordingly.
- Beware of the provokers trying to escalate the situation.
Adjective (as provocative):
- She dressed in a provocative manner to get attention.
- The book features a series of provocative questions that challenge conventional wisdom.
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