provoke discontent

Examples (10)

• The higher tax provoked widespread discontent among the poor.
• The sudden change in the company's pension plan is likely to provoke considerable discontent among employees.
• Authoritarian policies often provoke public discontent and unrest.
• The king's lavish spending provoked deep discontent throughout the kingdom, eventually leading to a revolt.
• Widespread discontent was provoked by the government's incompetent handling of the crisis.
• By ignoring their demands, the management is simply provoking further discontent within the workforce.
• Any attempt to censor the internet will inevitably provoke social discontent, especially among the youth.
• If the new rules are not explained clearly, they could provoke unnecessary discontent among the members.
• The series of unpopular decisions has provoked growing discontent with the current leadership.
• The cancellation of the festival provoked murmurs of discontent throughout the town.