Synonyms
Examples for "provoke"
Examples for "provoke"
1
But such measures are only likely to provoke further violence, said Hanif.
2
African Union peacekeepers said the attack was intended to provoke return fire.
3
Unfortunately, hooks's statements provoke, without creating space for difference or substantive debate.
4
He wondered how soon the invasion would provoke fresh forms of violence.
5
Economic collapse will provoke sharp differences between parties and dramatic government action.
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And my wife, she lie on the floor and she kick up.
2
A thunderstorm will kick up no end of a rumpus with wireless.
3
Meanwhile restaurants and beer sellers might see a kick up in business.
4
But that gave me the kick up the backside that I needed.
5
And you can't do anything about it but kick up a fuss.
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This would confirm him in his error, and call forth new railleries.
2
The occasions that call forth thought are infinite in number and kind.
3
His work met with too little resistance to call forth his powers.
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He knew that any such would call forth unpleasant words from Stacy.
5
That, too, any one of the war's million heroes could call forth.
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Is it enough to bear witness, or must seeing call forth positive action?
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Each state may for similar purposes call forth its own militia.
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Or did the age call forth a woman in its own emerging likeness?
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But the ruined temples still stand to call forth his wonder.
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The situation was one to call forth every latent energy in Aveline's character.
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Blows call forth the virtues of slaves, not those of freemen.
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Weighty resolutions of San Francisco meeting call forth emotions too deep for expression.
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Even if I had compassion for you, I cannot call forth any love.
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What things about America call forth the love of the poet?
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He tried to call forth some of its vivid moments but could not.
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A mother's death should call forth filial tears and prayers for her repose.
