try to provoke

Examples (10)

• He would always try to provoke a reaction from his teachers.
• The politician was accused of trying to provoke unrest among the public.
• Please don't try to provoke him; he has a short temper.
• She knew better than to try to provoke an argument with her boss.
• They seem to be trying to provoke a response from the opposition.
• Why are you trying to provoke me into making a mistake?
• His sarcastic remarks often try to provoke a debate.
• The protestors didn't try to provoke violence, but rather peace.
• By spreading rumors, he was clearly trying to provoke disunity in the team.
• We must not try to provoke unnecessary conflict in the region.