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incite vs provoke

provoke vs incite

incite and provoke both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
incite No No Yes No
provoke No No Yes No
As verbs, provoke is a hypernym of incite; that is, provoke is a word with a broader meaning than incite:
  • incite: provoke or stir up
  • provoke: provide the needed stimulus for
Other hypernyms of incite include stimulate.
incite (verb) provoke (verb)
provoke or stir up provide the needed stimulus for
urge on; cause to act evoke or provoke to appear or occur
give an incentive for action call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
annoy continually or chronically
Difference between incite and provoke

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