vt.

1. 对……挑衅；煽动；激怒，激起[（+to/into）][O2]
   If you provoke the dog, he may bite you.

   你如果激怒了这条狗，它可能会咬你。

2. 诱导，导致[O2]
   The President's speech provoked much discussion.

   总统的演说引发了许多议论。

3. （女子）撩拨（男子）

v.

1. stimulate (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone.
2. deliberately annoy or anger.
   ▸incite to do or feel something, especially by arousing anger.