/prəˈvoʊk/ – Verb
Definition: khiêu khích, chọc tức, xúi giục, kích động.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, “provoke” means to intentionally incite, instigate, or stimulate a reaction or response from another person, often with the intention of causing harm or creating a disturbance. It can refer to actions or words that are intended to elicit a specific reaction or behavior from someone else.
Example: The defendant’s actions were found to have provoked the victim, leading to a physical altercation.