Provoke and Tempering

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Provoke verb - To rouse to strong feeling or action.

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Tempering is an antonym for provoke.

Nearby Words: provocation, provoking

Tempering adjective - Moderating by making more temperate.

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Provoke is an antonym for tempering in calm topic.

Nearby Words: temper, tempered, temperance

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