provoke

/pɹəˈvəʊk/

verb

Meaning

To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
"Don't provoke the dog; it may try to bite you."
To bring about a reaction.
To appeal.

Synonyms

bring about,

discompose,

egg on,

engender,

evoke,

grill,

incite,

induce,

inflame,

instigate,

invoke,

rouse,

set off,

stir up,

whip up