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provoke

/prəˈvoʊk/

verb

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To deliberately make someone angry or annoyed; to stimulate a reaction or response.

  • His remarks provoked an angry response.
  • The article provoked a heated debate.
  • Controversial policy proposals often provoke widespread public discourse, forcing legislators to reconsider their positions in light of constituent feedback.
  • Experimental stimuli designed to provoke specific neural responses help cognitive scientists map brain regions responsible for emotional processing.
  • Rising sea levels provoke urgent discussions among coastal municipalities regarding infrastructure investment and long-term relocation planning.
  • Satirical literature can provoke readers to question prevailing social norms and examine underlying assumptions about power and justice.