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Definition
to cause a reaction — typically an emotional reaction such as anger; and sometimes caused intentionally
- I suddenly began to feel provoked.2.6 — Part 2 Chapter 6 (23% in)
- ") "She was in debt to her madam," I retorted, more and more provoked by the discussion; "and went on earning money for her up to the end, though she was in consumption.2.6 — Part 2 Chapter 6 (27% in)
- But something hideous at once stifled all compassion in me; it even provoked me to greater venom.2.9 — Part 2 Chapter 9 (40% in)
There are no more uses of "provoke" in Notes from the Underground.
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