Provoke
Provoke verb - To rouse to strong feeling or action.
Resent and provoke are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Resent" instead a verb "Provoke".
Nearby Words: provocation, provoking
Resent
Resent verb - To have a resentful awareness of and desire for (another's possessions or advantages) or to feel resentment toward (someone) over possessions or advantages.
Common collocations
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