Synonyms for provoke

Some common synonyms of provoke are: provoke [v. a.] 1. Excite, stimulate, arouse, rouse, awaken, incite, move, kindle, inflame, animate, instigate, impel, stir up, work up, induce. 2. Exasperate, incense, enrage, chafe, vex, aggravate, anger, irritate, exacerbate, nettle, offend, affront, infuriate, give offence or umbrage to, put out, put out of humor, work into a passion, raise one's ire, make one's blood boil. 3. Cause, promote, occasion, instigate, call forth, produce.