Definitions and Examples of aggravate, provoke
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make a problem, situation, or condition worse or more severe.
Example
His constant complaints only served to aggravate the situation.
To deliberately annoy, anger, or incite someone to do something.
Example
Her rude behavior was enough to provoke him into losing his temper.
Key Differences: aggravate vs provoke
- 1Aggravate implies making a situation worse by adding to its severity.
- 2Provoke implies intentionally causing someone to react negatively or aggressively.
Effective Usage of aggravate, provoke
- 1Conflict Resolution: Use mediate to help resolve disputes and find common ground.
- 2Anger Management: Use aggravate and provoke to describe situations that can trigger negative emotions.
- 3Writing: Use these antonyms in writing to create tension and conflict in stories.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Aggravate implies making a situation worse, while provoke implies intentionally causing a negative reaction. Use mediate to help resolve conflicts, and use aggravate and provoke to describe situations that can trigger negative emotions. These antonyms can also be used in writing to create tension and conflict in stories.
