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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.