"Prowled" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To move quietly or secretly around a place in order to observe or attack someone or something.
Example sentences:
1. The streets of the city were prowled by police officers looking for suspects.
2. The big cat prowled through the forest, its eyes glowing in the dark.
3. The reporter prowled the halls of the White House, trying to get a scoop.
4. The wild animal prowled the campsite, searching for food and shelter.
5. She prowled the lanes of the neighborhood, looking for a parking spot.
I couldn't find any word with the spelling "provos". Please double-check the spelling. However, I think you might be referring to the word "provocateur", which refers to a person who provokes strong reactions or emotions in others, often by saying or doing something shocking or provocative.