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provoca

[pɾo.vo.ˈka]
verb
provokes, incites, causes
1. to incite or stimulate a reaction, emotion, or response
His comments provoke anger among the crowd.
Seus comentários provocam raiva entre a multidão.
2. to cause or bring about something, typically something negative
The accident was provoked by careless driving.
O acidente foi provocado por direção imprudente.
3. to challenge or dare someone
He provokes his opponent with insults.
Ele provoca seu oponente com insultos.
NYC Slang
starts beef, throws shade, gets under someone's skin
Synonyms
incitadespertacausasuscitadesafia
Antonyms
acalmaapaziguatranquiliza

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
provoca
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
provoca
Common in colloquial speech, often used in street slang
São Paulo
provoca
Standard formal and informal usage
Portugal
provoca
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

provocar uma cena
provocar um conflito
provocar um incidente
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