provoke

His remarks provoked both tears and laughter.他的话让大家又哭又笑。

His insults were intended to provoke [=start] a fight.他的辱骂是为了挑起争斗。

The results of the election have provoked [=generated] a lot of discussion.选举结果引发了许多讨论。

ideas that are likely to provoke [=stimulate] change可能引发变化的想法

He just says those things because he's trying to provoke you.他说那些话只是试图激怒你。

The animal will not attack unless it is provoked.动物只有在被惹怒时才会发起攻击。

He was provoked into a violent reaction by their taunts.他们的嘲笑激起了他猛烈的反应。