刺激 (cì jī): 挑発する

He deliberately said those things to provoke me, hoping to make me lose my cool during the match, but I took a few deep breaths and didn't take the bait.

The doctor reminded him that coffee and strong tea irritate the stomach lining, so it's best not to drink them when his stomach hurts.

The bonus the boss promised was a big incentive for everyone, and the whole team worked overtime and finished the project ahead of schedule.

When the roller coaster plunged rapidly, the intense thrill made her scream, but after getting off she wanted to ride it again.

The teacher used interesting experiments to stimulate the students' curiosity, and as a result everyone actively looked up information and the class discussion was very lively.