provoke
US /prəˈvoʊk/
UK /prəˈvoʊk/
1.
membangkitkan, mencetuskan, menghasut
stimulate or incite (someone) to do or feel something, especially by arousing anger in them
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His rude comments provoked her to anger.
Komen kasarnya membangkitkan kemarahannya.
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The politician's speech was designed to provoke a strong reaction from the public.
Ucapan ahli politik itu direka untuk membangkitkan reaksi kuat daripada orang ramai.
2.
membangkitkan, mengganggu
deliberately make (someone) angry or annoyed
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•
He tried to provoke me into an argument.
Dia cuba membangkitkan saya untuk berhujah.
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Don't provoke the dog, it might bite.
Jangan membangkitkan anjing itu, ia mungkin menggigit.
3.
menyebabkan, mencetuskan
cause a strong reaction, especially a negative one
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The new policy is likely to provoke widespread protests.
Dasar baharu itu berkemungkinan akan mencetuskan protes meluas.
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His comments provoked a storm of criticism.
Komennya mencetuskan badai kritikan.