Meanings of provoked opposition in English

It has provoked opposition from inside and outside Mr Sarkozy's centre-right bloc.

This self-confidence rarely provoked opposition, except when he was positive as to things outside his sphere.

It provoked opposition in the Church and in the Court, which was for the most part gross and self-seeking.

Hydraulic fracking has provoked opposition from environmentalists who say the injection of chemicals contaminates water tables, concerns that are vividly depicted in the documentary Gasland.