Provokovat
Provokovat is a Czech verb meaning to provoke, incite, or stimulate a reaction in someone or something. It can denote causing an emotional response, a debate, or a thought, and its tone can be neutral or pejorative depending on context. In everyday language it describes deliberately eliciting a reaction, for example by challenging opinions or behaviors. It can also refer to provoking discussion or critical thinking in academic or artistic contexts.
Etymology: The verb is a loanword in Czech, with cognates in many languages, including German provokieren, English
Usage and syntax: Provokovat is a transitive verb and typically governs a direct object, for example provokovat
Examples: “Jeho projev provokoval diskusi o tématech tabu.” “Nové otázky provokují čtenáře k zamyšlení.” “Politici se