provoke hostility

Examples (10)

• Such policies could provoke widespread hostility among the citizens.
• His aggressive stance is likely to provoke immediate hostility.
• The proposed changes are expected to provoke strong hostility from the opposition.
• She unintentionally provoked hostility by her blunt remarks.
• Leaders should be careful not to provoke unnecessary hostility.
• Ignoring their concerns will only provoke further hostility.
• The new law has the potential to provoke significant hostility.
• By imposing strict rules, they often provoke student hostility.
• He was warned not to provoke any hostility during the negotiations.
• The company's actions ultimately provoked consumer hostility.