PROVOKE Synonyms
There are 46 synonyms of the word
provoke.
(exact relations)
There are 30 hypernyms of the word provoke. (close relations)
There are 30 hypernyms of the word provoke. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PROVOKE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | arouse | verbv | ||||
| 2 | incite | verbv | ||||
| 3 | inflame | verbv | ||||
| 4 | instigate | verbv | ||||
| 5 | kindle | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 6 | rouse | verbv | ||||
| 7 | stimulate | verbv | ||||
| 8 | aggravate | verbv | ||||
| 9 | annoy | verbv | ||||
| 10 | bait | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 11 | bother | verbv | ||||
| 12 | challenge | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 13 | infuriate | verbv | ||||
| 14 | irritate | verbv | ||||
| 15 | offend | verbv | ||||
| 16 | pique | verbv | ||||
| 17 | spur | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 18 | tease | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 19 | tickle | verbv | ||||
| 20 | vex | verbv | ||||
Best Hypernyms For PROVOKE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
provoke, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (27)
annoy
irritate
make
vex
agitate
arouse
bother
cause
chafe
challenge
create
devil
do
enrage
excite
gall
gravel
incite
inflame
infuriate
instigate
nark
nettle
rag
rile
rouse
stimulate
Phrases (3)
get atget towhip up
