Definition of provokes

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• provokes is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
• provokes is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
• provokes is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of provokes

• call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. arouse
  2. elicit
  3. enkindle
  4. evoke
  5. fire
  6. kindle
  7. raise
• evoke or provoke to appear or occur (verb)

  Examples

  1. Her behavior provoked a quarrel between the couple

  Synonyms

  1. call forth
  2. evoke
  3. kick up
• provide the needed stimulus for (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. stimulate
• annoy continually or chronically (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. beset
  2. chevvy
  3. chevy
  4. chivvy
  5. chivy
  6. harass
  7. harry
  8. hassle
  9. molest
  10. plague

See definition of provokes in Merriam Webster