provoke in Portuguese
provoke in Portuguese is provocar, irritar — provoke means to deliberately anger or irritate someone.
provoke in Portuguese
provocar
(transitive) To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
irritar
(transitive) To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
provocar
(transitive) To bring about a reaction.
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."
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "provoke" in Portuguese?
"provoke" in Portuguese is provocar, irritar. 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 Portuguese, "provoke" is provocar, irritar.
Are there other ways to say "provoke" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "provoke": provocar, irritar.
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