Synonyms of PROVOKE

verb

1. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

   • AROUSE6
   • ELICIT8
   • ENKINDLE13
   • KINDLE11
   • EVOKE12
   • FIRE7
   • RAISE5

2. evoke or provoke to appear or occur

   • EVOKE12

   Also: call forth, kick up.

3. provide the needed stimulus for

   • STIMULATE11

4. annoy continually or chronically

   • HARASS9
   • HASSLE9
   • HARRY11
   • CHIVY16
   • CHIVVY20
   • CHEVY16
   • BESET7
   • PLAGUE9
   • MOLEST8

   Not playable in Scrabble US: CHEVVY.