Collocations for "provoke"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "provoke" in context.
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provoke
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- provoke [an argument, a reaction, a response]
- provoke [fear, panic, violence, chaos, emotions]
- provoke feelings of [jealousy, unease]
- provoked the wrath of
- but he provoked me!
- don't provoke me!
- provoke [a strong, an emotional] response
- the [decision, plan] provoked protests
- was looking to provoke an [argument]
- [sought, set out] to provoke an [argument]
- was [intended, designed] to provoke an [argument]
- succeeded in provoking [fear]
- only served to provoke [fear]
- was provoking his [rival, opponent]
- provoked them into [making, doing, arguing]
- provoked her to [say, do]
- were provoked to the [brink, edge] of
- was provoked to [anger, jealousy]
- provoked them with [jibes, taunts]
- absolutely refused to be provoked
- would not let himself be provoked (by)
- don't provoke the [lion, moose, bear]
'provoke' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):