6 sentences with “provoke”

For almost two years, she had been trying to provoke him.

Written in Latin, Martin Luther's 95 Theses were intended to provoke debate and discussion within the Church.

This extraordinary power did not provoke resistance largely because the practical reforms that Augustus introduced were effective.

Dangerous drugs (hallucinogens, stimulants and barbiturates) provoke sensations of all kinds, but plunge the addict into depression and anguish.

Still, England was at peace and James I avoided making demands that would provoke serious resistance. While members of parliament complained about his rule, there was no sign of royal rebellion.

Each great power needed the support of its allies, and was therefore willing to intercede even if its own interests were not directly threatened. This willingness to go to war for the sake of the alliance meant that even a relatively minor event could provoke the outbreak of all-out war. That is precisely what happened.