Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Provoke.
7 letter answer(s) to provoke
AGITATE
cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
change the arrangement or position of
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"
move or cause to move back and forth; "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking"
move very slightly; "He shifted in his seat"
try to stir up public opinion
10 letter answer(s) to provoke
ARISEOUTOF
4 letter answer(s) to provoke
BAIT
anything that serves as an enticement
attack with dogs or set dogs upon
enticement
harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
lure, entice, or entrap with bait
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
GOAD
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
give heart or courage to
goad or provoke,as by constant criticism; "He needled her with his sarcastic remarks"
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
urge with or as if with a goad
RILE
annoying
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations;
Irritate; provoke
make turbid by stirring up the sediments of
Upset
ROIL
be agitated; "the sea was churning in the storm"
make turbid by stirring up the sediments of
6 letter answer(s) to provoke
ELICIT
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy"
deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning); "We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant"
derive by reason; "elicit a solution"
INCITE
give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career"
provoke or stir up; "incite a riot"; "set off great unrest among the people"
urge on; cause to act; "The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window"
RILEUP
STIRUP
5 letter answer(s) to provoke
INCUR
ions"
make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to; "People who smoke incur a great danger to their health"
PIQUE
a sudden outburst of anger; "his temper sparked like damp firewood"
cause to feel resentment or indignation; "Her tactless remark offended me"
excite interest
tightly woven fabric with raised cords
ROUSE
become active; "He finally bestirred himself"
cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
cause to become awake or conscious; "He was roused by the drunken men in the street"; "Please wake me at 6 AM."
force or drive out; "The police routed them out of bed at 2 A.M."
9 letter answer(s) to provoke
INSTIGATE
provoke or stir up; "incite a riot"; "set off great unrest among the people"
serve as the inciting cause of; "She prompted me to call my relatives"
3 letter answer(s) to provoke
IRE
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
Anger
belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)
IRK
annoy
irritate or vex; "It galls me that we lost the suit"
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