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verb ADV. deliberately | inevitably The suggestion inevitably provoked outrage from student leaders. | immediately | eventually, finally VERB + PROVOKE try to | be likely to The report is likely to provoke discussion of this issue. | be designed to, be intended to PREP. into She had been trying to provoke her sister into an argument. | to Their laughter provoked him to anger. PHRASES be easily provoked He was sensitive and easily provoked.
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provoke
nouns
provoke a reaction/response
• The report provoked a furious reaction from staff.
provoke debate/discussion/controversy
• A new book criticising Hollywood has provoked fierce debate in the US.
provoke criticism
• The introduction of the tax provoked widespread criticism.
provoke protest(s) /an outcry
• Not surprisingly, the new rules have provoked protests from gun owners. • The crackdown provoked an international outcry.
provoke anger/outrage
• His detention has provoked the anger of his supporters.
provoke opposition
• The government's proposals provoked widespread backbench opposition.
provoke hostility
• Aggressive behaviour provokes hostility.
provoke violence
• It was a small incident but it provoked weeks of violence.
provoke interest
• Their campaign provoked great interest.
provoke laughter
• Sara's remark provoked faint laughter.
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