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provoke vs lure

lure vs provoke

provoke is not a noun while lure is a noun.

provoke and lure both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
provoke No No Yes No
lure Yes No Yes No
As verbs, lure is a hyponym of provoke; that is, lure is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than provoke:
  • provoke: provide the needed stimulus for
  • lure: provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
Other hyponyms of provoke include entice, tempt, rejuvenate, jog, incite, instigate, set off, stir up, agitate, foment, stir up.
provoke (noun) lure (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
provoke (verb) lure (verb)
provide the needed stimulus for provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
evoke or provoke to appear or occur
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
annoy continually or chronically
Difference between provoke and lure

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