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Definition
to cause a reaction — typically an emotional reaction such as anger; and sometimes caused intentionally
- By provoking his anger we may lose them all.p. 70.2
- Kit felt suddenly provoked at him.p. 62.8
- Better not to provoke it now by mentioning a harmless Quaker.p. 101.2
There are no more uses of "provoke" in The Witch of Blackbird Pond.
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