The difference between Provoke and Whip up

When used as verbs, provoke means to cause someone to become annoyed or angry, whereas whip up means to produce (something) quickly, especially food.

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  1. 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."

  2. Provoke as a verb (transitive):

    To bring about a reaction.

  3. Provoke as a verb (obsolete):

    To appeal.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Dryden"

  1. Whip up as a verb (transitive):

    To produce (something) quickly, especially food.

  2. Whip up as a verb (transitive):

    To beat (a liquid) quickly so to introduce air and form foam.

  3. Whip up as a verb (transitive):

    To arouse or excite

    Examples:

    "His speech whipped the crowd up into a frenzy."

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