Both Uses of
provoke
in
The Idiot
- This remark provoked general mirth, and the old fellow himself laughed loudest of the lot, but ended with a stupendous fit of coughing.†
Chpt 1.13 *provoked = caused (a reaction)
- Take care now; don't provoke me too much, or I'll tell all.†
Chpt 4.2provoke = cause (a reaction)
Definition:
to cause a reaction -- typically an emotional reaction such as anger; and sometimes caused intentionally