provoke

[prəˈvoʊk]

Definition:
1. To cause a particular reaction or have a particular effect.
2. To say or do something that you know will annoy somebody so that they react in an angry way.

Use 'provoke' in a sentence:

1. They also aim to provoke.
2. He got so provoked that he flipped.
3. The images provoked strong surges of nostalgia for the days of yore.
4. They are trying to provoke conflict between India and Pakistan.
5. Obviously, we are not trying to provoke anything there.
6. Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy?
7. The moral hazard they provoke is also inevitable.
8. They have only to provoke an enemy into an attack.
9. Cadmium can provoke kidney damage after long periods of exposure.
10. The coach began to wobble when some of his team selections provoked much baffled comment.
11. I said [did] nothing to provoke him.
12. If he claimed the idea as his own, it would provoke jealousy.
13. Niki's voice provoked a new bout of unreasoning anger.
14. The function of a civil resister is to provoke response.
15. The attack is likely to provoke Israeli retaliation.
16. Even so, this is unlikely to provoke a sudden crisis.
17. Her comments provoked uproar from the audience.
18. What was Rani doing in that hotel room and was it enough to provoke a murder?
19. The announcement provoked an immediate storm of protest.
20. Don't provoke him to anger.
21. I provoked him into doing something really stupid.
22. The proposal has provoked howls of Gallic indignation.
23. The takeover provoked a tempest of criticism.
24. The demonstrations were provoked by the unexplained death of an opposition leader.
25. Instead, he sought to provoke a Japanese attack.
26. Premature moves in this respect might well provoke a reaction against the reform.
27. If one firm goes under it could provoke a cascade of bankruptcies.
28. What kinds of feelings was it meant to provoke?
29. The administration clearly decided there was no mileage in provoking a huge row with Congress.
30. These names are deliberately used to offend and provoke.
31. They accused both radicals and conservatives of trying to provoke a split in the party.
32. Offhand comments can provoke resentment.
33. I have been very angry, do not provoke me.
34. When people read my books I provoke some things.
35. Our fate stands before us and we provoke him.
36. He started beating me when I was about fifteen but I didn't do anything to provoke him.
37. Thinking angry thoughts can provoke strong physiological arousal.
38. The decision provoked an angry reaction from local residents.
39. The noise would have provoked alarm and neighbourly concern.
40. Its scientific achievements also provoke awe.
41. The news provoked an angry response.
42. This is likely to provoke a further row about the bank's role in the affair.
43. The new tax provoked a public outcry.
44. His duty was to conciliate the people, not to provoke them.
45. Be careful what you say ─ he's easily provoked.
46. The lawyer claimed his client was provoked into acts of violence by the defendant.
47. This television program provoked a spirited debate in the United Kingdom.
48. The press release provoked furious protests from the Gore camp and other top Democrats.
49. The article was intended to provoke discussion.
50. The comments provoked an angry response from union leaders.
51. Dairy products may provoke allergic reactions in some people.
52. Most dogs will not attack unless provoked.
53. His speech has provoked a raging debate.