eventually provoke

Frequency: 6.27.5 per million words

to cause a reaction in the end, after some time

provokeADVERB + provoke

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eventually

Examples (10)

  • His constant teasing would eventually provoke an angry outburst.
  • The company's unfair policies are bound to eventually provoke a strike.
  • Ignoring the warning signs will eventually provoke a crisis.
  • Her passive-aggressive behavior will eventually provoke a confrontation.
  • Years of environmental neglect could eventually provoke widespread ecological disaster.
  • The government's delayed response might eventually provoke public unrest.
  • Such continuous pressure is likely to eventually provoke a strong reaction from the workers.
  • His persistent questioning will eventually provoke her into revealing the truth.
  • The economic hardship will eventually provoke social change.
  • If they keep pushing, they will eventually provoke a war.