The difference between Grill and Provoke
When used as verbs, grill means to cook (food) on a grill, whereas provoke means to cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
Grill is also noun with the meaning: a grating.
Grill is also adjective with the meaning: harsh, rough, severe.
check bellow for the other definitions of Grill and Provoke
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Grill as a noun:
A grating; a grid of wire or a sheet of material with a pattern of holes or slots, usually used to protect something while allowing the passage of air and liquids. Typical uses: to allow air through a fan while preventing fingers or objects from passing; to allow people to talk to somebody, while preventing attack.
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Grill as a noun:
On a vehicle, a slotted cover as above, to protect and hide the radiator, while admitting air to cool it.
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Grill as a noun (UK):
A cooking device comprising a source of radiative heat and a means of holding food under it; a broiler in US English
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Grill as a noun (US):
A cooking device comprising a source of radiative and convective heat and a means of holding food above it; a barbecue.
Examples:
"I put some peppers and mushrooms on the grill to go with dinner."
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Grill as a noun (colloquial):
A type of jewelry worn on the front teeth.
Examples:
"synonyms fronts golds"
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Grill as a noun (colloquial, by extension):
The front teeth regarded collectively.
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Grill as a noun:
Food cooked on a grill.
Examples:
"a packet of frozen cauliflower cheese grills'"
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Grill as a noun:
A grillroom; a restaurant serving grilled food.
Examples:
"These coupons will get you a discount at Johnny's Bar and Grill."
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Grill as a noun (internet slang, humorous):
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Grill as a verb (transitive):
To cook (food) on a grill; to barbecue.
Examples:
"Why don't we get together Saturday and grill some burgers?"
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Grill as a verb (transitive, Australian, NZ, UK):
To cook food under the element of a stove or only under the top element of an oven – broil, salamander.
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Grill as a verb (transitive, colloquial):
To interrogate; to question aggressively or harshly.
Examples:
"The [[police]] grilled him about his movements at the time of the [[crime]]."
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Grill as a verb (intransitive, informal):
To feel very hot; to swelter.
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Grill as a verb (transitive):
To stamp or mark with a grill.
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Grill as a verb (transitive, Scotland, US, obsolete):
To make angry; provoke; incite.
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Grill as a verb (transitive, chiefly, Scotland, obsolete):
To terrify; make tremble.
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Grill as a verb (intransitive, chiefly, Scotland, obsolete):
To tremble; shiver.
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Grill as a verb (intransitive, Northern England, Scotland, obsolete):
To snarl; snap.
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Grill as an adjective (obsolete):
Harsh, rough, severe; cruel.
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Grill as a noun (obsolete):
Harm.
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Provoke as a verb (transitive):
To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
Examples:
"Don't provoke the dog; it may try to bite you."
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Provoke as a verb (transitive):
To bring about a reaction.
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Provoke as a verb (obsolete):
To appeal.
Examples:
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