*/ˈmɪsprɔːv/ or /mɪsˈprɔv/ *

Definitions

1. verb

to provoke or incite to a wrong or unjustifiable action or feeling

“Her words were intended to provoke, but she ended up misproving the audience.”

2. verb

to provoke or bring out in a wrong or unjustifiable way

“The politician’s inflammatory speech was accused of misproving the public’s anger.”

3. noun

the act of provoking or inciting to a wrong or unjustifiable action or feeling

“The politician’s misprovoke was widely criticized by the media.”