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What does provokes mean?

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  1. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of provoke
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What provokes this post is that someone from the church is on the phone right now, mocking me for not being able to shoot or hunt.
Genetic manipulation of food products provokes strong emotions whenever it is discussed.
Jaspers's emphasis on the importance of form over the content of psychopathology provokes the authors' ire.
Sadly, the result could be a kitchen so demandingly hi-tech it provokes even domestic goddesses to kick holes in stained glass windows.
Deconstructionism is one of the words that provokes a strong reaction from both sides.
It is also counterproductive. Exerting pressure arouses mistrust and provokes fresh attacks from the Church's critics.

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