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    Provocan (en. Provoke)

    /pɾoβo'kan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Make something happen or generate a reaction.
    His words provoke a lot of tension in the room.
    Sus palabras provocan mucha tensión en la sala.
    Stimulate someone to take action.
    The challenges presented by the game provoke players to try harder.
    Los desafíos que presenta el juego provocan que los jugadores se esfuercen más.
    Cause a feeling or emotion.
    The news provokes sadness in the community.
    Las noticias provocan tristeza en la comunidad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'provocare', which means to call towards oneself or to challenge.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    provoke a reaction
    Cause someone to respond emotionally.
    provocar una reacción
    provoke laughter
    Make someone laugh.
    provocar risa
    provoke problems
    Cause conflicts or difficulties.
    provocar problemas

    Related Words

    provocation
    Action of provoking.
    provocación
    provoker
    Person who provokes or incites others.
    provocador
    provocative
    That provokes or incites a response.
    provocativo

    Slang Meanings

    To challenge someone informally.
    That comment just provokes, it wasn't necessary.
    Ese comentario solo provoca, no era necesario.
    To cause a stir or controversy.
    The discussion in class provoked more rumors in the hallway.
    La discusión en clase provocó más rumores en el pasillo.