Provoked (6)
'provoked' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for roused that I've seen before include "Woken up or angered" , "Provoked" , "Stimulated" , "Made to waken or to become excited" , "Awakened" .)
'provoked' is the definition.
(needling is a kind of provoking)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for needled that I've seen before include "was annoying" , "Irked" , "Piqued" , "Annoyed - provoked" , "bugged" .)
'provoked' is the definition.
(inciting is a kind of provoking)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for incited that I've seen before include "was much encouraged" , "Goaded into action" , "Encouraged, stirred up" , "Provoked and urged on" , "Stirred up (unlawful activity)" .)
(Other definitions for prompted that I've seen before include "Instigated" , "Given help with speech" .)