PROVOKED Meaning and
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Provoked is an adjective that describes a state of being incited or stimulated emotionally, mentally, or physically. It refers to the act of instigating or arousing a reaction or response in someone, often intentionally, through words, actions, or other stimuli. When someone is provoked, they experience a strong feeling or urge to react, often in a negative or confrontational manner.
In an emotional sense, being provoked implies that someone's patience, composure, or control has been deliberately tested or challenged, leading to anger, resentment, or other intense emotions. Being provoked intellectually suggests that someone has been prompted or urged to think critically or deeply about a particular topic, prompting a response or argument.
Physically, being provoked may refer to an action or situation that triggers an aggressive or defensive response, such as violence or confrontation. It can entail pushing someone's boundaries or deliberately inciting a physical reaction.
Provoked may also refer to something that incites a particular feeling or thought, as in "a provoked discussion" or "a provoked reaction," indicating that the response was intentionally triggered.
Overall, to be provoked means to be compelled or inclined to react or respond due to deliberate incitement or instigation, often resulting in heightened emotional, mental, or physical states.
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Etymology of PROVOKED
The word "provoked" can be traced back to the Old French verb "provoker", which means "to call forth" or "to challenge". In turn, "provoker" comes from the Latin verb "provocare", which carries a similar meaning of "to call forth" or "to challenge" as well. The Latin term is a combination of the prefix "pro" (meaning "forth" or "forward") and the verb "vocare" (meaning "to call").
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Conjugate verb Provoked
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