to provoke
1. to incite or stimulate someone to action, especially anger or a reaction
His comments provoked an angry response.
Seus comentários provocaram uma resposta zangada.
2. to deliberately annoy or challenge someone
Don't provoke him; he has a quick temper.
Não o provoque; ele tem um temperamento explosivo.
3. to cause or bring about something (usually negative)
The accident was provoked by reckless driving.
O acidente foi provocado por dirigir imprudentemente.
4. to sexually arouse or excite
Her outfit was designed to provoke attention.
Seu traje foi projetado para provocar atenção.
NYC Slang
to get under someone's skin; to bait
Related Idioms & Phrases
provocar um incidente - to provoke an incident
provocar ciúmes - to provoke jealousy
provocar uma crise - to provoke a crisis
não me provoque - don't push me
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