The difference between Incite and Provoke
When used as verbs, incite means to stir up or excite, whereas provoke means to cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
check bellow for the other definitions of Incite and Provoke
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Incite as a verb (transitive):
To stir up or excite; to rouse or goad into action.
Examples:
"The judge was told by the accused that his friends had incited him to commit the crime."
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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:
"rfquotek Dryden"