provoke

provoquer, susciter

Faire naître un sentiment, une action ou une réaction, surtout forte ou désagréable.

En anglais simple : To cause a feeling, action, or response, especially a strong or unpleasant one.

• The news provoked a strong reaction.
• Her speech provoked a lively debate about housing.
• The announcement has provoked protests across the country.

Comment l'utiliser : provoke something (The decision provoked widespread criticism.); provoke someone into doing something (The question provoked him into revealing the truth.); provoke someone to do something (The incident provoked residents to demand safer streets.)

Synonymes : cause, trigger, prompt

Expressions courantes : provoke a reaction, provoke debate, provoke someone into something

provoquer, irriter

Énerver ou irriter quelqu’un, souvent volontairement.

En anglais simple : To make someone angry or annoyed, often on purpose.

• Please do not provoke him.
• Her remarks provoked the other guests.
• Are you trying to provoke me?

Comment l'utiliser : provoke someone into doing something (His insults provoked her into shouting.)

Synonymes : annoy, anger, irritate

Contraires : calm

Expressions courantes : provoke someone, deliberately provoke someone