provoke
Phrase
be easily provoked
Example Sentences:
He is sensitive and easily provoked.
Collocations
provoke a reaction/response
Example Sentences:
The report provoked a furious reaction from staff.
provoke laughter
Example Sentences:
Sara's remark provoked faint laughter.
provoke debate/discussion/controversy/
Example Sentences:
A new book criticising Hollywood has provoked fierce debate in the US.
provoke criticism
Example Sentences:
The introduction of the tax provoked widespread criticism.
provoke interest
Example Sentences:
Their campaign provoked great interest.
provoke protest(s)/an outcry
Example Sentences:
The crackdown provoked an international outcry.
Not surprisingly, the new rules have provoked protests from gun owners.
provoke violence
Example Sentences:
It was a small incident but it provoked weeks of violence.
provoke anger/outrage
Example Sentences:
His detention has provoked the anger of his supporters.
provoke opposition
Example Sentences:
The government's proposals provoked widespread backbench opposition.
provoke hostility
Example Sentences:
Aggressive behavior provokes hostility.
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