Collocations with "provoke"

35 collocations found

backlash8.4
provoke uproar

To incite or stimulate a strong, angry reaction from the public.

uproar8.2
provoke discontent

To cause a reaction of anger or dissatisfaction.

discontent7.9
provoke an outcry

To cause a reaction of anger that leads to an outcry.

outcry7.8
provoke outrage

To deliberately cause a reaction of great anger.

outrage7.8
provoke a debate

to cause a debate to start

debate7.5
provoke a furore

To deliberately cause a reaction of public anger or excitement.

furore7.5
provoke unrest

To cause a reaction of unrest, often by an action or statement.

unrest7.5
provoke controversy

to cause a reaction of disagreement, often intentionally

controversy7.4
inevitably provoke

To cause a reaction or emotion that is a certain consequence.

inevitably7.4
provoke a brawl

To do or say something that causes a fight to start.

brawl7.2
provoke a confrontation

to deliberately cause a confrontation

confrontation7.2
provoke a dispute

To cause a disagreement, often intentionally.

dispute7.2
provoke a riot

to cause a reaction that leads to a riot

riot7.2
provoke jealousy

To deliberately cause someone to feel jealous.

jealousy7.0
provoke fury

to cause a reaction of extreme anger

fury6.9
provoke an argument

To intentionally cause an argument.

argument6.8
provoke a clash

To deliberately cause a conflict.

clash6.8
provoke a discussion

To cause a reaction that leads to a discussion, often a heated one.

discussion6.8
provoke incident

to cause an event, especially a negative one

incident6.8
provoke a quarrel

to cause a disagreement to happen

quarrel6.8
provoke retaliation

To intentionally cause retaliation.

retaliation6.8
provoke a revolt

to incite or stimulate a revolt

revolt6.7
provoke anger

to deliberately make someone angry

anger6.5
anxiety6.5
provoke a response

To cause a reaction, especially a negative or angry one.

response6.5
provoke an uprising

to cause an uprising to happen

uprising6.5
provoke indignation

To cause a reaction of indignation, often intentionally.

indignation6.4
provoke laughter

to cause a reaction of laughter

laughter6.3