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Provoke

usgb/prəˈvəʊk/Volume
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Emotional TriggerPlay
Provoke implies a deliberate act to elicit an emotional response, often negative. SlideConstant teasing provoked his temper.
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Easily MisusedPlay
Avoid using 'provoke' when you mean 'cause' as 'provoke' specifies triggering emotions, not just causing. SlideThe movie's ending provoked tears in the audience.
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