| Front | provoke |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /prəˈvəʊk/NAmE /prəˈvoʊk/ verb 1 ~ sth to cause a particular reaction or have a particular effectThe announcement provoked a storm of protest. The article was intended to provoke discussion. Dairy products may provoke allergic reactions in some people. 2 ~ sb (into sth/into doing sth)| ~ sb to do sth to say or do sth that you know will annoy sb so that they react in an angry way goadThe lawyer claimed his client was provoked into acts of violence by the defendant. Be careful what you say—he's easily provoked. |
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