112 entries under provoke topic. ×

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antagonize(verb, oppose, annoy, excite)
7
confront(verb, stop, take, get, meet)
6
defy(verb, break, take, get, meet)
6
dispute(verb, get, charge, attack, maintain)
5
impugn(verb, break, get, disregard, oppose)
4
affront(verb, take, meet, light, oppose)
4
vex(verb, upset, trouble, disturb, worry)
3
annoy(verb, stop, oppose, excite)
3
bait(verb, annoy, excite, pain)
3
dare(verb, stop, take, get, meet)
3
displease(verb, upset, trouble, disturb, worry)
3
fret(verb, upset, trouble, disturb, worry)
2
accost(verb, stop, take, get, meet)
2
acerbate(verb, annoy, excite, irritate)
2
aggravate(verb, upset, trouble, disturb, worry)
2
agitate(verb, upset, trouble, go, disturb)
2
arouse(verb, get, dispute, annoy)
2
ask for(expression, get, dispute, demand)
2
assert(verb, state, get, charge, maintain)
2
beard(verb, take, get, meet, oppose)
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