provoked

[prəˈvəʊkt]

provoked Definition

• 1. stimulated or incited someone to do or feel something, especially by arousing anger or resentment
• 2. deliberately annoyed or angered someone

Using provoked: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "provoked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The teacher was provoked by the student's rude behavior.

• Example

  He provoked her by insulting her family.

• Example

  The company's actions provoked a public outcry.

• Example

  Her words provoked an angry response from the crowd.

provoked Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for provoked

• irritated
• annoyed
• exasperated
• angered
• incensed

Antonyms for provoked

• calmed
• soothed

Phrases with provoked

• provoke a reaction

  to cause a response or reaction from someone

  Example

  The artist's work is intended to provoke a reaction from the viewer.

• provoke laughter

  to cause people to laugh

  Example

  The comedian's jokes never failed to provoke laughter from the audience.

• provoke a fight

  to intentionally start a physical altercation with someone

  Example

  He was looking for a reason to provoke a fight with his rival.

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Summary: provoked in Brief

'Provoked' [prəˈvəʊkt] describes the act of deliberately stimulating or inciting someone to do or feel something, often by arousing anger or resentment. It can also refer to being deliberately annoyed or angered. Examples include 'The teacher was provoked by the student's rude behavior,' and 'The company's actions provoked a public outcry.' Phrases include 'provoke a reaction,' and 'provoke laughter.'