Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with provoke in American Collocation
provoke
verb
transitive
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
deliberately
They claim that the police deliberately provoked disorder to discredit the protestors and their cause.
easily
Such rumours could easily provoke financial chaos in the markets.
finally
History says that the murder of Calvo-Sotelo, a right-wing leader, was what finally provoked the conflict.
immediately
The announcement immediately provoked an angry response from some of the leading names in French film-making.
in a way that is impossible to avoid
Hume’s omission from the team inevitably provoked debate among supporters.
reaction
The subject is complex and provokes strong reactions.
anger
The news has provoked outrage amongst the thousands of travellers who rely on this service.
discussion
His talk should be very entertaining and provoke much discussion.
violent action
The government’s decision to suspend elections will provoke violence from militants.
opposition
Naturally this provoked widespread opposition from other Bishops and Archbishops.
feeling
The case has provoked strong feelings all round.
thought
It is an engaging drama and one that provokes much thought.
question
Our short courses are designed to stimulate thinking, provoke questions, and provide opportunities for our students to explore ideas.
disagreement
Proposals to redevelop this site have provoked considerable local controversy.
worried feeling
Final-year examinations in particular tend to provoke great anxiety amongst students.
difficult situation
The news that Chen had gone over to the opposition provoked a crisis in the party.
comment
I knew my remarks would provoke a comment or two from you.
interest
These projects have provoked much public interest.