provoke
BrE /prəˈvɒk/ AmE /prəˈvɑːk/
verb en → es
past provoked pp provoked ing provoquing
to cause a reaction or response, especially an emotional one
provocar, inspirar, estimular
- take somebody/something to do sth
Collocations provoke a reaction · provoke an emotional response
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The painting provoked strong emotions in the audience.
La pintura provocó fuertes emociones en el público.
to cause someone to become angry or annoyed
provocar, enfurecer, irritar
- take somebody/something
Collocations provoke anger · provoke a fight
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His rude comments provoked her to hit him.
Sus comentarios groseros la provocaron para golpearlo.
to urge or persuade someone to do something, especially by making them feel angry or upset
incitar, provocar, instigar
- take somebody/something
Collocations provoke a response · provoke an action
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The politician's speech provoked the crowd to riot.
El discurso del político provocó a la multitud para que se rebelara.