Provoke and Smooth over
Opposite meaning terms
Provoke
Provoke verb - To rouse to strong feeling or action.
Smooth over is an antonym for provoke.
Nearby Words: provocation, provoking
Smooth over
Smooth over verb - Treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly.
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Smooth over and Provoke. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/provoke/smooth_over
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Smooth over or Provoke. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/provoke/smooth_over.
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