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provoked

[prəˈvoʊkt]
adjective/verb (past participle)
provocado
1. angered, irritated, or annoyed intentionally
He felt provoked by her harsh comments.
Ele se sentiu provocado pelos comentários duros dela.
2. deliberately caused or incited (a reaction, response, or situation)
The statement provoked an angry response from the crowd.
A declaração provocou uma resposta furiosa da multidão.
3. stimulated or evoked (emotion, thought, or action)
The film provoked much discussion among viewers.
O filme provocou muita discussão entre os espectadores.
Synonyms
angeredirritatedincitedstimulatedtriggeredevoked
Antonyms
appeasedcalmedsoothedplacated

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
provocado
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
provocado
common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
provocado
same usage as general Brazilian
Portugal
provocado
standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

provoked to anger
provoked a response
provoked discussion
deliberately provoked
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