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provozieren
/pʁoˈvoːt͡siːʁən/
to provoke
Seine provokativen Kommentare provozieren oft Diskussionen.
His provocative comments often provoke discussions.
general
To deliberately incite or provoke someone or something, often with the intention of causing a reaction or conflict.
Der Journalist provozierte die Regierung mit seiner Kritik.
The journalist provoked the government with his criticism.
Sie provozierte ihn absichtlich, um eine Reaktion zu sehen.
She deliberately provoked him to see his reaction.
The verb is often used to describe actions that are intended to cause a strong emotional or confrontational response.
Collocations
jemanden provozierento provoke someoneeine Reaktion provozierento provoke a reactionabsichtlich provozierento deliberately provoke
Pro Tip
Context Matters
'Provozieren' is often used in situations where someone is intentionally trying to cause a reaction, whether positive or negative. Pay attention to the context to understand the exact intent.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'provocare', meaning 'to call forth' or 'to challenge'. The German verb 'provozieren' has been used since the 16th century.
Usage Notes
The verb is often used in contexts involving conflict, debate, or emotional reactions. It can be used both in formal and informal settings, but it generally implies a deliberate intent to provoke.
Word Breakdown
pro-
forward, forth
prefix-vozieren
to call, to challenge
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