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provoked
verb
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Divide provoked into syllables:

pro · voked

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:

exasperatedgalleddispleaseddistressedtroubledpeevedfrustratedmadresentfulirritated
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Antonyms for provoked:

composedunbotheredtranquilunfazedpleasedpeaceableeven-temperedunperturbedunconcernedunprovoked
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