Sentence examples for provoke is from inspiring English sources

This rage to provoke is transferred to Vaughn's film, which he co-wrote with Jane Goldman.

But the emotion the images provoke is stronger precisely because of the frustration attached to it.

"Even after nearly 40 years, the Sex Pistols' power to provoke is undimmed," Branson said.

And if the villains are little more than fireplugs in balaclavas, the violence they provoke is satisfyingly vicious.

I'm not sure provoke is quite the right word, but I want to get people thinking about thinking.

But although the club scene is in trouble, the revival of inner-city Manchester which it helped to provoke is still going strong.

He seemed satisfied that the debate he longed to provoke was finally taking place.

The Chinese anger that Mr Lee has provoked is worrying.

The heated conversation it provoked is a necessary one.

Hilary Devey, when provoked, is worse than this.

Still, the laughter it provokes is a welcome catharsis.