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lure vs provoke

provoke vs lure

lure is a noun but provoke is not a noun.

lure and provoke both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lure Yes No Yes No
provoke No No Yes No
As verbs, provoke is a hypernym of lure; that is, provoke is a word with a broader meaning than lure:
  • lure: provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
  • provoke: provide the needed stimulus for
Other hypernyms of lure include stimulate.
lure (noun) provoke (noun)
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
anything that serves as an enticement
lure (verb) provoke (verb)
provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion provide the needed stimulus for
evoke or provoke to appear or occur
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
annoy continually or chronically
Difference between lure and provoke

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