PROVOKES Synonyms
There are 53 synonyms of the word
provokes.
(exact relations)
There are 29 hypernyms of the word provokes. (close relations)
There are 29 hypernyms of the word provokes. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PROVOKES
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | agitates | verbv | ||||
| 2 | arouses | verbv | ||||
| 3 | drives | verbv | ||||
| 4 | elicits | verbv | ||||
| 5 | evokes | verbv | ||||
| 6 | excites | verbv | ||||
| 7 | foments | verbv | ||||
| 8 | fuels | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | ignites | verbv | ||||
| 10 | incites | verbv | ||||
| 11 | induces | verbv | ||||
| 12 | inspires | verb, adverbv, adv | ||||
| 13 | instigates | verbv | ||||
| 14 | kindles | verbv | ||||
| 15 | motivates | verbv | ||||
| 16 | prompts | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 17 | spurs | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 18 | stimulates | verbv | ||||
| 19 | stirs | verbv | ||||
| 20 | triggers | verb, nounv, n | ||||
Best Hypernyms For PROVOKES
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
provokes, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (27)
make
annoy
bother
cause
chafe
challenge
create
devil
do
gravel
irritate
nark
nettle
rag
rile
vex
arouses
evokes
excites
incites
induces
instigates
kindles
motivates
stimulates
stirs
triggers
Phrases (2)
get atget to
