The results of the election have 'provoked' [='generated'] a lot of discussion.
He just says those things because he's trying to 'provoke' you.
His insults were intended to 'provoke' [='start'] a fight.
(..) I chose nothing. I was born, and this is what I am. And you? Why did you choose to love a god? I think you'll find the romance one-sided. Do you enjoy provoking me? You've dedicated your life to the gods. Zeus, god of thunder. Athena, goddess of wisdom. You serve them. - Yes, of course. (..)2004 Troy
(..) - So where did my top hat go? Nowhere. We tried the damn thing a dozen times. The hat went nowhere. We need to try different material. It may provoke a different result. Great. You are responsible for whatever happens to this animal, doctor. I hope whatever you were really doing with my money (..)2006 The Prestige
(..) Dr. King. Roy Reed of The New York Times. Yes. Hello to you. How are you? I'm well, sir. Thank you for asking. Dr. King, are you truly non-violent if you are provoking violence, sir? We are here, using our very bodies in protest - to say to those who deny us... - Dr. King. Dr. King. Pleasure, sir. (..)2014 Selma