provoked
verbHow many syllables in provoked?
There are 2 syllables in the word provoked.How to pronounce provoked:
Definition of provoked:
- provoked (verb):
- to call forth (a feeling, an action, etc.) evoke
- to deliberately act in a way intended to anger someone
Synonyms for provoked:
aggravated
angered
angry
annoyed
badgered
bedeviled
bothered
displeased
distressed
disturbed
enflamed
exasperated
frustrated
galled
haggled
harassed
harried
hassled
inconvenienced
indignant
inflamed
infuriated
irate
irked
irritated
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Antonyms for provoked:
ain't even mad
angerless
assured
at ease
at peace
calm
calm and collected
casual
centered
centred
cheerful
chilled
civil
clear
collected
composed
cool
cool as a cucumber
cool, calm and collected
cool-headed
coolheaded
delighted
detached
dispassionate
equable
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