provoke into

Examples (10)

• She had been trying to provoke her sister into an argument.
• His rude remarks were intended to provoke her into a verbal attack.
• Don't let them provoke you into saying something you'll regret.
• The controversial statement could provoke the public into taking to the streets.
• He was careful not to provoke the dog into barking furiously.
• Are you trying to provoke me into losing my patience?
• The constant criticism eventually provoked him into resigning from his position.
• Despite the teasing, she refused to be provoked into an emotional outburst.
• Their actions were clearly designed to provoke the opposing team into committing fouls.
• The company's unfair policies might provoke employees into organizing a strike.