Provoke into Meaning in English
expression
pɹəˈvoʊk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
pruh-VOHK IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
pɹəvˈəʊk/ /ˈɪntʊ
pruh-VOHK IN-tu
Definition
To cause someone to do something, often something negative, by making them feel angry, upset, or challenged.
Usage & Nuances
"Provoke into" is commonly followed by a gerund ("provoke into shouting"). It usually suggests a negative outcome, but can be used for any strong reaction or action. Don't confuse with just "provoke" (to make someone angry); "provoke into" means causing an action.
Spanish: provocar para - incitar aPortuguese (BR): provocar a - incitar aPortuguese (PT): provocar a - incitar aChinese (Simplified): 激怒使...进入 - 激起...去做Chinese (Traditional): 激怒使...進入 - 激起...去做Hindi: उकसाना ताकि - भड़काना ताकिArabic: دفع إلى - استفز لكيBengali: উসকানি দিয়ে করানো - প্ররোচিত করে করানোRussian: спровоцировать наJapanese: ～に駆り立てる - ～するように仕向けるVietnamese: khiêu khích để - xúi giục đểKorean: 자극해서 ...하게 하다 - ...로 유도하다Turkish: tetiklemek - kışkırtmak (bir şeye)Urdu: اکسانا تاکہ - بھڑکانا تاکہIndonesian: memancing untuk - memprovokasi agar
Example Sentences
He tried to provoke her into arguing.
basic
The bully provoked him into fighting.
basic
She was provoked into quitting her job.
basic
He kept telling lies to provoke me into losing my temper.
natural
Don't let them provoke you into making a mistake.
natural
Her sarcasm finally provoked him into snapping at her.
natural