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 *
- Take care now; don't provoke me too much, or I'll tell all.†
Chpt 4.2
Definition:
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(provoke) to cause a reaction -- typically an emotional reaction such as anger; and sometimes caused intentionally