provoke - Meaning in Hindi

Meaning of provoke in Hindi

  • उकसाना
  • भड़काना

Verb

  • उत्तेजित देना
  • प्रदीप्त करना
  • चिढ़ाना
  • खिजलाना
  • उत्तेजित करना
  • प्रकुपित करना

provoke Definition

Verb

  • stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone.

provoke Example

  • a teacher can provoke you into working harder ( एक शिक्षक आपको अधिक मेहनत करने के लिए उकसा सकता है )
  • At home, however, it undoubtedly tended to provoke that very revolution which it was intended to prevent. ( हालाँकि, घर पर, यह निस्संदेह उसी क्रांति को भड़काने के लिए प्रवृत्त था, जिसे रोकने का इरादा था। )
  • But repression served only to provoke opposition. ( लेकिन दमन ने केवल विरोध भड़काने का काम किया। )
  • When the political candidate exposed his rival’s lavish spending habits, he hoped to provoke feelings of resentment among the voters. ( जब राजनीतिक उम्मीदवार ने अपने प्रतिद्वंद्वी की फिजूलखर्ची की आदतों का पर्दाफाश किया, तो उसने मतदाताओं के बीच नाराजगी की भावनाओं को भड़काने की उम्मीद की। )

More Sentence

  • The public hopes the financial bailout of car manufacturers will provoke an inquiry into the spending habits of corporate giants.  
  • The politician has made a number of provocative speeches which have drawn the anger of civil rights activists throughout the country.
  • Some guy at a bar tried to provoke him into a fight, but he wouldn't go for it.
  • The attack on the Amritsar temple provoked intense outrage among Sikhs throughout the world.
  • The young boy was provoked into stealing a car by his new friends.
  • She wore a tight, low-cut sweater, which was quite provocative.
  • She continually provokes her little brother by telling him how stupid he is.
  • Hopefully the questions asked by the teacher will provoke meaningful class discussion.  
  • If you provoke your dog, it might bite you in response.  
  • The teacher’s dull lecture failed to provoke any student interest.  
  • If not, I'm sure I can provoke you.
  • A hot iron is applied to the skin to burn through into the damaged tendon to provoke a healing response.
  • Depression in the silk trade could provoke widespread unrest.