hassle vs provoke

hassle is a noun but provoke is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hassle	Yes	No	Yes	No
provoke	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, hassle and provoke are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of hassle include beset, chevvy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, harass, harry, molest, plague.

hassle (noun)	provoke (noun)
disorderly fighting
an angry disturbance

hassle (verb)	provoke (verb)
annoy continually or chronically	provide the needed stimulus for
	evoke or provoke to appear or occur
	call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
	annoy continually or chronically