provoke - Meaning in Hindi

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provoke - Meaning in Hindi

provoke Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of provoke in English

provoke verb

1. provide the needed stimulus for

   Synonyms

   stimulate

   उकसाना, उत्तेजित करना, उत्तेजित देना

2. evoke or provoke to appear or occur

   Synonyms

   call forth, evoke, kick up

   Example

   • "Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple"
3. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

   Synonyms

   arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, fire, kindle, raise

   Examples

   • "arouse pity"
   • "evoke sympathy"
   • "raise a smile"
4. annoy continually or chronically

   Synonyms

   beset, chevvy, chevy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, harass, harry, harry, hassle, molest, plague

   Examples

   • "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"
   • "This man harasses his female co-workers"

Synonyms of provoke

• stimulate
• call forth, evoke, kick up
• arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, raise
• beset, chevvy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, harass, harry, hassle, molest, plague

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