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Definition
to cause a reaction — typically an emotional reaction such as anger; and sometimes caused intentionally
- In one respect I shall certainly provoke criticism.2.10 — Book 2 Chapter 10 — The Epilogue (3% in)
There are no more uses of "provoke" in The War of the Worlds.
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