provoker
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary pro·voke v. Pronunciation: prə- ' vōk Function: transitive verb Inflected Form: pro·voked ; pro·vok·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French *provoker, provocher , from Latin provocare, from pro- forth + vocare to call, from voc-, vox voice ― more at PRO- , VOICE Date: 14th century 1 a archaic : to arouse to a feeling or action b : to incite to anger 2 a : to call forth (as a feeling or action) : EVOKE b : to stir up purposely c : to provide the needed stimulus for –pro·vok·er noun synonyms PROVOKE , EXCITE , STIMULATE , PIQUE , QUICKEN mean to arouse as if by pricking. PROVOKE directs attention to the response called forth . EXCITE implies a stirring up or moving profoundly . STIMULATE suggests a rousing out of lethargy, quiescence, or indifference . PIQUE suggests stimulating by mild irritation or challenge . QUICKEN implies beneficially stimulating and making active or lively . synonym see in addition IRRITATE