finally provoke

Frequency: 6.17.3 per million words

to cause a reaction in the end, after some time

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Examples (10)

  • Years of neglect would finally provoke widespread protests among the citizens.
  • After countless delays, the manager's indifference began to finally provoke resentment among his team.
  • His constant teasing finally provoked her to snap back with an angry retort.
  • The government's new policies are expected to finally provoke a debate on social welfare.
  • If you keep pushing him, you'll finally provoke a strong reaction.
  • The continuous pressure finally provoked a confession from the suspect.
  • The series of unfortunate events seemed to finally provoke a change in public opinion.
  • Do you think his provocative statements will finally provoke an international incident?
  • Despite their efforts to maintain peace, the border skirmishes could finally provoke a full-scale conflict.
  • She hoped her subtle hints would finally provoke him into taking action.