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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

provoke

/prəʊˈvɒk/ verb · British & US
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What does provoke mean?

verb

To cause someone to feel angry or annoyed, or to deliberately do something to make someone angry or annoyed. To stimulate or encourage something, such as a reaction or a response.

Example

"The comedian's jokes were designed to provoke laughter from the audience."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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