But then I'm always told that art is about provoking emotions (I disagree).

It makes you feel vulnerable and provokes emotions you've forgotten about.

If the live-aboards do not attract much attention to themselves, that may be because their life styles can provoke strong negative emotions in some people.

These meanings that we associate to certain things are what provoke certain emotions within an individual.

Flower was intended primarily to provoke positive emotions in the player, and to act as "an emotional shelter".

There was a shallowness to what she saw, a distance that provoked only muted feelings and emotions.

What's more, living with low-wattage artificial light can provoke odd emotions.

This staring is claimed to induce hallucinogenic states or directly provoke different emotions.

He provoked strong emotions, either love or hate.

For older residents, the new developments provoke emotions from envy to acceptance.