Provoker: meaning, definitions and examples

🔥

Add to dictionary

provoker

[ prəˈvəʊkə ]

^{Context #1}

social interaction

A person who deliberately behaves in a way that is likely to result in others feeling annoyed, offended, or upset.

Synonyms

aggressor, instigator, troublemaker

Examples of usage

He was known as a provoker, always stirring up trouble among his friends.
She enjoys being a provoker and starting debates on controversial topics.

^{Context #2}

psychology

A stimulus or event that elicits a specific response or reaction in an individual.

Synonyms

catalyst, stimulus, trigger

Examples of usage

The loud noise acted as a provoker for his anxiety attacks.
The sight of blood can be a provoker for some people.

Translations

Translations of the word "provoker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 provocador

🇮🇳 उकसाने वाला

🇩🇪 Provokateur

🇮🇩 provokator

🇺🇦 провокатор

🇵🇱 prowokator

🇯🇵 挑発者 (ちょうはつしゃ)

🇫🇷 provocateur

🇪🇸 provocador

🇹🇷 kışkırtıcı

🇰🇷 도발자

🇸🇦 محرض

🇨🇿 provokatér

🇸🇰 provokatér

🇨🇳 挑衅者

🇸🇮 provokator

🇮🇸 ögrandi

🇰🇿 арандатушы

🇬🇪 პროვოკატორი

🇦🇿 təxribatçı

🇲🇽 provocador

Word origin

The word 'provoker' originated from the verb 'provoke', which comes from the Latin word 'provocare', meaning 'to challenge or call forth'. The term has evolved over time to describe someone who intentionally stirs up trouble or incites a reaction in others. The concept of provoking behavior has been studied in psychology and sociology to understand its impact on individuals and society.