provoked

• 形容因某人的行为或某事而被激怒、生气，或被促使采取行动的状态。

Describes a state of being annoyed, angered, or stimulated into action, often by a specific action or event.

1. Deliberately angeredB2formal

   Incited or stirred to anger, especially intentionally.

   被激怒的

   • He felt provoked by her constant criticism.
   • The dog was provoked by the loud noise and started barking.
   • She was provoked into making a harsh remark.

   同义词angeredexasperatedgoadedinfuriatedstirred

   反义词calmunprovoked

• 动词，指刺激、煽动或引发某种反应或情绪，通常是故意的。

A verb used to indicate the act of stimulating, inciting, or causing a reaction or emotion, often deliberately.

1. Stimulate or causeB2formal

   To cause a particular reaction or feeling, often a strong one.

   引起

   • His speech provoked a heated debate among the audience.
   • The new policy provoked widespread criticism from the public.
   • Her comments provoked laughter from the crowd.

   同义词arouseelicitevokeinciteinduceinstigatepromptsparkstimulatetrigger

   反义词deterdiscourageinhibitpreventsuppress

2. Deliberately annoy or angerB2formal

   To deliberately make someone angry or irritated.

   激怒

   • He tried to provoke his brother by teasing him.
   • The bully provoked the smaller boy into a fight.
   • She felt provoked by his constant interruptions.

   同义词annoyantagonizebaitenrageexasperategallgoadinfuriateirritatemaddenneedleoffendriletaunttease

   反义词appeasecalmconciliatemollifypacifyplacatesoothe