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pro·vok·ing [prəˈvəʊkɪŋ] ADJ

provoking
izzivalen
provoking question, statement
provokativen

ˈthought-pro·vok·ing ADJ

pro·voke [prəˈvəʊk] VB trans

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2. provoke (give rise to):

provoke worries, surprise
sprožati [perf sprožiti]
provoke outrage
izzivati [perf izzvati]

Usage examples with provoking

she made some very thought-provoking remarks
njene pripombe so dale misliti

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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The report also faulted several members of the protest for provoking officers.
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Provoking a rejection of free will has also been associated with increased aggression and less helpful behaviour as well as mindless conformity.
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After provoking his employers into firing him, he set about writing his first novel in earnest.
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According to studies, presenting a strongly relevant theme greatly increases the likelihood an interpreter will succeed in provoking an audience to think about theme-related issues.
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He developed a treatment based on provoking an immune response to bacteria.
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He was accused of attempted sabotage and attempting provoking armed conflict.
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If actions to reduce the threat of nuclear war are taken, they should not include provoking counterparts to a potential conflict.
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He's the most delinquent-like of the group, skipping lessons to smoke and provoking fights.
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The computer is literally disemboweled to construct provoking sculptures and assemblies and combine seemingly contradictory elements.
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The layout of the track is designed to put the car through various conditions, ranging from provoking understeer to testing brake balance and tyres.
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