0 to intentionally make or try to make someone angry or offended, especially someone more powerful than you:
He attacked his colleagues for not wanting to poke the bear, referring to them not wanting to confront the president.
"Don't poke the bear," was the warning about crossing the boss.
NOVÉ SLOVÁ
European
May 10, 2021
SLOVO DŇA
Shimmer
poke the bear