izazivati

изазивати

/izazǐːʋati/ · imperfective · pf.: izazvati

VERB

to cause; to trigger

Pušenje izaziva ozbiljne bolesti. — Smoking causes serious diseases.

Ovaj lek ponekad izaziva pospanost. — This medicine sometimes causes drowsiness.
(of feelings, reactions) to provoke; to arouse

Njegove izjave uvek izazivaju skandal. — His statements always provoke a scandal.

Novi zakon izaziva veliko nezadovoljstvo građana. — The new law is causing great discontent among citizens.
(of a person) to provoke; to challenge

Nemoj da ga izazivaš, znaš da je nervozan. — Don't provoke him, you know he's on edge.

Stalno izaziva mlađeg brata na tuču. — He keeps challenging his younger brother to a fight.

Takes the accusative; "izazivati nekoga na nešto" means to challenge someone to something (na dvoboj, na tuču).

Synonyms:

prouzrokovati uzrokovati podsticati dražiti

Forms

Past (masc.): izazivao

Imperative: izazivlji

Antonyms: sprečavati, smirivati

Expressions