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provokes
verb(pro-voke)
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
provokes
verb(pro-voke)
evoke or provoke to appear or occur
Synonyms: call forth, evoke, kick up,
Examples:
Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple.
provokes
verb(pro-voke)
provide the needed stimulus for
Synonyms: stimulate,
provokes
verb(pro-voke)
annoy continually or chronically

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