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provoke

/prəˈvəʊk/

/prəˈvoʊk/

Übersetzungen

provokeverb

provoked

Präteritum

provoked

Partizip Perfekt

provoking

Gerundium

/prəˈvəʊk/

/prəˈvoʊk/

His comments were intended to provoke a reaction.

Его комментарии были предназначены, чтобы спровоцировать реакцию.

The decision to close the factory is likely to provoke protests.

Решение закрыть завод, вероятно, вызовет протесты.

She knew how to provoke him with her teasing.

Она знала, как раздражать его своими поддразниваниями.

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provokeverb

To stimulate or incite someone to do or feel something, especially by arousing anger or irritation.

The teacher's harsh criticism provoked the student to argue back.

To deliberately make someone annoyed or angry.

He knew how to provoke his sister by teasing her about her favorite TV show.

To cause (a reaction, emotion, or situation), especially a strong or unwelcome one.

The new tax policy provoked widespread protests across the country.