provocar

Definitions of provocar
  1. verb
    induce into action by using one's charm
    synonyms: hechizar, incitar, tentar
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    embrujar, encantar, fascinar, hechizar, hipnotizar, magnetizar
    attract strongly, as if with a magnet
  2. verb
    provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
    synonyms: incitar, tentar
  3. verb
    dispose or incline or entice to
    synonyms: incitar, tentar
  4. verb
    goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
    synonyms: fastidiar, pinchar
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    enojar, irritar, molestar
    annoy continually or chronically
  5. verb
    cause to come into a particular state or condition
    synonyms: causar, producir
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    alterar, cambiar, cualificar, modificar
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  6. verb
    bring into a different state
    synonyms: causar, llevar, producir
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    alterar, cambiar, cualificar, modificar
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  7. verb
    cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
    synonyms: fastidiar, incomodar, irritar, molestar, mortificar, vejar
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    amargar, crispar
    gnaw into; make resentful or angry
    enojar, irritar
    cause to be annoyed, irritated, or resentful
    descomponer, perturbar
    trouble or vex
    consumirse, desasosegarse, inquietarse
    cause annoyance in
    enojar, irritar, molestar
    annoy continually or chronically
    cizañar, enemistar
    provoke the hostility of
    fastidiar, pinchar
    goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
    atormentar, frustrar, martirizar
    treat cruelly
    type of:
    desagradar, descontentar, disgustar, ofender
    give displeasure to
  8. verb
    give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
    synonyms: incitar, tentar
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    conmover
    stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
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