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provoke [prəˈvoʊk, Brit -ˈvəʊk] VB trans

provoke

provoke interest

provoke crisis

to provoke sb into doing sth

levar alguém a fazer a. c.

Usage examples with provoke

to provoke sb into doing sth

levar alguém a fazer a. c.

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The arrest provoked popular protests and after seventeen days the government decided to release him. en.wikipedia.org

The emotional responses are then added to the articles, often in similarly derogatory or inflammatory manner, with the purpose of provoking further emotional response. en.wikipedia.org

His work provoked a substantial body of writing by other authors. en.wikipedia.org

Individuals suffering from an episode have often a strong wish of escaping from the situation that provoked the attack. en.wikipedia.org

The reference to a king in verse 10 has provoked considerable discussion. en.wikipedia.org

The no-frills edition provoked speculation about when a special edition would be released. en.wikipedia.org

It was found that not only might affect precede creativity, but creative outcomes might provoke affect as well. en.wikipedia.org

Situations provoke him to become a target for all the troubles that happen around him. en.wikipedia.org

The book focuses on the children having to learn not to provoke the anger of government officials and other people in power. en.wikipedia.org

He also has a rather notable temper and can become quite vengeful if provoked. en.wikipedia.org

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