provoke
Example Sentences
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The proximate causes at times seem minor relative to the reactions they’ve provoked in the market.
From MarketWatch
The gesture provoked a seismic reaction internationally while infuriating Olympic officials who claimed Smith and Carlos used the world stage to humiliate their home country.
From Los Angeles Times
His statement provoked a strong reaction from the campus's student collective, which is threatening to sue him for defamation.
From Barron's
Her style is confrontational and seemingly fearless, often provoking hugely divergent reactions from critics and fans.
From Los Angeles Times
If big declines provoke anxiety, reduce position sizes to lower investment risk, or take profits.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
