provoke
Example Sentences
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Around the world, the plinks and pops of pickleball have spawned outrage, provoking protests and even lawsuits.
From Barron's
"The idea is that it provokes thought – even though there's a lot of tragedy and disaster, it doesn't mean it isn't a good time to be alive."
From BBC
This has provoked a boycott by much, though not all, of the opposition.
From BBC
"She may see your cousin wearing it and this could provoke an awkward conversation."
From BBC
Tehran is also wary of provoking the U.S.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
