provoke

provoke

CEFR: C1-C2 /pro-voke/ [p.r.ah0.v.ow1.k]

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.