2 uses
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Definition
to cause a reaction — typically an emotional reaction such as anger; and sometimes caused intentionally
- For some reason, this remark also provoked laughter and even the teacher joined in.Chapter 28 (90% in)
- He wanted to provoke Jerry into beginning—that's the way bullies worked so they could be held blameless after the slaughter.Chapter 31 (48% in)
There are no more uses of "provoke" in The Chocolate War.
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