Provozieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Provozieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "provoke", "incite" or "instigate".

Essential properties of "provozieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: provozieren
Simple past: provozierte
Participle: provoziert

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "provozieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To provoke a reaction from someone"

Definition: "To incite or stimulate someone to provoke a reaction."
Translation(s): provoke, incite, instigate, stimulate
Synonym(s): anstacheln, herausfordern
Antonym(s): beruhigen, besänftigen
Related word(s): Provokation, provozierend

📝 Some usage examples:

Er versucht immer, seine Schwester zu provozieren.He always tries to provoke his sister.
Die Rede des Politikers könnte die Menge provozieren.The politician's speech could provoke the crowd.
Sein Verhalten war darauf ausgelegt, den Lehrer zu provozieren.His behavior was designed to provoke the teacher.

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