Examples of 'when provoked' in a sentence
Meaning of "when provoked"
This phrase refers to a specific scenario or situation where a person or entity is being intentionally agitated, irritated, or instigated. It implies that a particular action or response is triggered as a result of provocation
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when provoked
Secretes large quantities of slime when provoked.
Only when provoked by male oppression.
He has an attack of turning in a fireball when provoked.
It becomes aggressive only when provoked or when it feels threatened.
They are known for being aggressive when provoked.
Only when provoked.
But they can be fierce when provoked.
When provoked, they may lash out with verbal or physical attacks.
He could also become jealous when provoked.
Murders when provoked.
Our normal reaction is to be defensive when provoked.
Attacks when provoked.
They know how to fight back when provoked.
These elemental beings, when provoked were thought to cause natural disasters and disease.
They generally only bite when provoked.
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They bite only when provoked or accidentally stepped upon ; bites are small and usually painless.
They can also be fierce when provoked.
However, when provoked all species will put on a rather dramatic open-mouthed threat display.
And only attack when provoked.
Although they usually are scholars and sorcerers, their warriors are fearsome when provoked.
Most dogs bite when provoked.
Even the most gentle mannered dogs are capable of a dangerous fight when provoked.
They may bite when provoked.
Although frightening in appearance, tarantulas are only aggressive when provoked.
Pain can be constant or only when provoked as with intercourse.
We know that this team is capable of murder when provoked.
I flare up when provoked.
The barking sound is common during mating or when provoked.
Unas are territorial, and when provoked can be dangerous.
They hate to be contradicted and are very aggressive when provoked.
Overreacting when provoked.
Choomahs are very violent in nature and attack people when provoked.
Women resort to violence Only when provoked by male oppression.
Individuals are not shy and react by jumping only when provoked.
If the son is inside your mother, when provoked he will defend himself.
That may explain why they can attack at times when provoked.
They do not start battles, but when provoked they will retaliate in full force.
They would only attack a human when provoked.
It will only bite when provoked.
Pym has an aggressive side and a tendency to lash out when provoked.
Snakes only attack when provoked.
Generally calm in nature, hartebeest can be ferocious when provoked.
They only do so when provoked.
The rats passed the tests, indicating they were less likely to relapse, even when provoked.
Unpredictable when provoked.
He is generally incompetent in nature, but can be an effective fighter when provoked.
My fingers get twitchy when provoked.
The gorillas are quite peaceful primates, and generally only aggressive when provoked.
They are upset easily when provoked.
However, he still retains most of his assassin skills especially when provoked.
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