Definition of provoke

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• provoke is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
• provoke is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
• provoke is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of provoke

• call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. arouse
  2. elicit
  3. enkindle
  4. evoke
  5. fire
  6. kindle
  7. raise
• evoke or provoke to appear or occur (verb)

  Examples

  1. Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple

  Synonyms

  1. call forth
  2. evoke
  3. kick up
• provide the needed stimulus for (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. stimulate
• annoy continually or chronically (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. beset
  2. chevvy
  3. chevy
  4. chivvy
  5. chivy
  6. harass
  7. harry
  8. hassle
  9. molest
  10. plague

See definition of provoke in Merriam Webster