provoke
Example Sentences
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For the older, rural, more conservative parts of the population, the replacement of the Bulgarian lev by the euro provokes fear and resentment.
From BBC
A showdown between the Mamdani administration and federal law enforcement could provoke the president.
"We will act responsibly, without escalating the conflict or provoking disputes," Lai said in a Facebook post.
From Barron's
But he said Taipei would "act responsibly, without escalating the conflict or provoking disputes".
From Barron's
He also said that his administration was committed to "maintaining the status quo" and would not provoke China - though he added that peace relies on "real strength".
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
