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eine Reaktion provozieren
/ˈaɪnə ʁeˈaktsi̯oːn pʁovoˈtsiːʁən/
to provoke a reaction
Seine provokativen Aussagen provozierten eine heftige Reaktion.
His provocative statements provoked a strong reaction.
informal
To deliberately cause or elicit a response, often an emotional or strong reaction, from someone or a group.
Der Politiker versuchte, mit seiner Rede eine Reaktion bei den Wählern zu provozieren.
The politician tried to provoke a reaction among voters with his speech.
Sie trug absichtlich ein provokatives Outfit, um eine Reaktion zu provozieren.
She deliberately wore a provocative outfit to provoke a reaction.
This phrase is often used in contexts where the intention is to stir up emotions or draw attention.
Collocations
eine heftige Reaktion provozierento provoke a strong reactioneine emotionale Reaktion provozierento provoke an emotional reaction
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context Matters
The phrase is often used when discussing deliberate attempts to elicit a response, so be aware of the context to avoid misunderstandings.
Gold Rule
Intentionality
The phrase implies that the reaction is deliberately provoked, so it should not be used for accidental or unintended responses.
Word Origin
The verb 'provozieren' comes from Latin 'provocare' (to call forth, challenge), while 'Reaktion' is derived from Latin 'reactio' (action in response). The phrase combines these to describe the act of deliberately causing a response.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, often in discussions about social, political, or interpersonal interactions. It can carry a slightly negative connotation, as it implies an intentional attempt to stir up a response.
Word Breakdown
eine
a/an (indefinite article)
articleReaktion
reaction
nounprovozieren
to provoke
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