provocate

例句：

1. 1.The teacher provoked a heated debate among the students.
   老师激起了学生之间的热烈辩论。
2. 2. He provoked anger by his rude behavior.
   他粗鲁的行为激起了愤怒。
3. 3. The company's actions provoked public outrage.
   公司的举措激起了公众的公愤。