provoke vs hassle

provoke is not a noun while hassle is a noun.

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

As verbs, provoke and hassle are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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