provoke in Dutch
provoke in Dutch is uitlokken, provoceren — provoke means to deliberately anger or irritate someone.
provoke in Dutch
uitlokken
(transitive) To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
provoceren
(transitive) To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
What does "provoke" mean?
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verb To deliberately anger or irritate someone.
"Don't provoke the dog by pulling its tail."
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verb To cause or bring about a particular reaction or response.
"The announcement provoked widespread criticism online."
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provoke in a sentence
- Don't provoke the dog by pulling its tail.
- His sarcastic comments were clearly meant to provoke her.
- The announcement provoked widespread criticism online.
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What is "provoke" in Dutch?
"provoke" in Dutch is uitlokken, provoceren. provoke means: To deliberately anger or irritate someone.
How do you use "provoke" in a sentence?
Example: "Don't provoke the dog by pulling its tail." In Dutch, "provoke" is uitlokken, provoceren.
Are there other ways to say "provoke" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "provoke": uitlokken, provoceren.
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