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Definitions from Wiktionary (provocate)

▸ verb:  (nonstandard, non-native speakers' English) To provoke.
▸ verb:  To call forth.
▸ verb:  To challenge.

Similar:
provoke, rouse, urge, tempt, incite, tease, ask for it, stir up, shit-stir, grill, more...

Opposite:
pacify, calm, soothe, appease

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Similar:
provoke, rouse, urge, tempt, incite, tease, ask for it, stir up, shit-stir, grill, more...

Opposite:
pacify, calm, soothe, appease



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