provoke

provocare, suscitare

Far nascere un sentimento, un’azione o una reazione, soprattutto forte o spiacevole.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: 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.)

Sinonimi: cause, trigger, prompt

Espressioni comuni: provoke a reaction, provoke debate, provoke someone into something

provocare, irritare

Far arrabbiare o irritare qualcuno, spesso di proposito.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: provoke someone into doing something (His insults provoked her into shouting.)

Sinonimi: annoy, anger, irritate

Contrari: calm

Espressioni comuni: provoke someone, deliberately provoke someone