provoke
0 antonyms and opposites of provoke, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To deliberately anger or irritate someone.
How to use provoke
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French provoquer, from Latin provocare, "to call forth" — from pro- ("forth") plus vocare ("to call").
Full origin of provoke →Frequently asked questions
What does “provoke” mean?
The word “provoke” means to deliberately anger or irritate someone. In plain terms, to deliberately trigger anger, or more generally to cause any strong reaction.
How do you pronounce “provoke”?
“Provoke” is pronounced pruh-VOHK (/pɹəˈvoʊk/ in IPA).
How do you use “provoke” in a sentence?
Here is “provoke” used in a sentence: “Don't provoke the dog by pulling its tail.”
What part of speech is “provoke”?
“Provoke” is a verb.
Where does the word “provoke” come from?
The word “provoke” comes from Latin. From Old French provoquer, from Latin provocare, "to call forth" — from pro- ("forth") plus vocare ("to call").
Is “provoke” a common word?
“Provoke” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “provoke” have?
“Provoke” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to deliberately anger or irritate someone.