provoke ·verb
Definition: to cause a strong and usually angry reaction Level: C2
他不敏感的话语可能会在朋友间引发一场争论。
His insensitive remark might ___provoke an argument among friends.
政府的新政策已经引起了公众的广泛批评。
The government's new policy has ___provoked widespread criticism from the public.
她分享自己的成功故事，以在同事中激起一种鼓舞感。
She shared her success story to ___provoke a sense of inspiration in her colleagues.