When you provoke someone, it’s like poking them with a stick. Imagine you have a stick, and you keep poking your friend with it. Even if you’re just playing, it might make them feel annoyed or angry. Provoking is like doing something that makes someone else feel bad or upset.
Think of it as when you keep repeating a word over and over again, like saying ‘banana’ a hundred times. At first, it might be funny, but after a while, it can make someone feel frustrated. Provoking is when you do something that can make someone feel bothered or irritated.
It’s like when you see a bee, and you wave your hand in front of it. The bee might just be flying around, but if you keep waving, it might get upset and try to sting you. Provoking is when you do something that can make someone else feel like they need to react, even if they didn’t want to at first.