To provoke an unwanted action.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ask for, it.
To provoke (a person) to anger or rage; to exasperate; to irritate; to incense; to enrage.
To put in a state of inflammation; to produce morbid heat, congestion, or swelling, of.
To grow morbidly hot, congested, or painful; to become angry or incensed.
To kindle or intensify (a feeling, as passion or appetite); to excite to an excessive or unnatural action or heat.
To exaggerate; to enlarge upon.
To set on fire; to kindle; to cause to burn, flame, or glow.