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provoke [prəˈvəʊk, Am -ˈvoʊk] VB trans

to provoke sb (into doing sth)

провоци́ровать кого́-ли́бо (сде́лать что-ли́бо [или на что-ли́бо] )

Usage examples with provoke

to provoke sb (into doing sth)

провоци́ровать кого́-ли́бо (сде́лать что-ли́бо [или на что-ли́бо] )

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The latter people lived in opulence and provoked the greed of pirates, who repeatedly raided and looted the city in the 17th century. en.wikipedia.org

John was described to be reserved but easily provoked as a child, as well as having a sympathizing heart. en.wikipedia.org

Two venomous snakes, the copperhead and timber rattlesnake, live in the park, but they do not bother unless provoked. en.wikipedia.org

This increase in dopamine is believed to be responsible for the reinforcing effects that provoke substance dependency. en.wikipedia.org

This made a few offended guests walk out, and provoked much online discussion. 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

At that time, the governor's decision provoked public reaction on both sides of the issue. en.wikipedia.org

Wars often do not resolve the underlying problems; they often provoke new violence and wars. en.wikipedia.org

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

On wakefulness, this constitutes an error signal which provokes hyperventilation until the wakefulness set point is reached. en.wikipedia.org

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