Provokes

Alcohol provokes the desire, but takes away the performance.

It’s quite obvious that the purport of these misanthropic theories consists in slandering the working masses, relieving imperialism from the responsibility for the bloody wars it provokes, and imposing the thought that wars are endless and are allegedly caused by aggressive tendencies in human nature.

Guys, better not bring up this topic. You're young and playful, and everything's easy for you. It's not what you think. It's not Chikatilo, and not even FBI archives. Better not venture here. I'm serious: you will regret it. Better abandon the topic and forget everything written here. I quite understand this message provokes more interest, but I want to warn the curious: stop. Those who don't will never be found again.

Nicolaus Copernicus – German or Pole? This question provokes heated debate.

Nationalism provokes violence and conceals a racist attitude.

Every grandiose tweet provokes a chorus of gibes, jeers, and sneers.

Zanelli provokes Giovanni whenever he gets the chance.

Burning copies of the Quran is an insensitive and offensive act that intentionally provokes religious tensions and promotes hatred.

No one provokes me unpunished.