Both Uses of
provoke
in
The Tempest
- Well demanded, wench: My tale provokes that question.†
Scene 1.2 *provokes = causes (a reaction)
- I do beseech you That are of suppler joints, follow them swiftly And hinder them from what this ecstasy May now provoke them to.†
Scene 3.3provoke = cause (a reaction)
Definition:
to cause a reaction -- typically an emotional reaction such as anger; and sometimes caused intentionally