Our side will never provoke first, but take self-defensive measures only when provocation occurs. They can provoke allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. For others, it will provoke sympathy rather than scorn. Insulting or berating a partner may provoke retaliatory responses. These hallucinations can sometimes provoke fear, although their content is more typically neutral. McNamara later concluded that counterforce was not likely to control escalation but to provoke retaliation. One account says the raid was a deliberate attempt to provoke war. Some can cause severe irritation, provoke an allergic reaction and, over time, prove hepatotoxic. Lucretius warned that wine could provoke a fury in one's soul and lead to quarrels. Smith ignored this, expressing confusion as to what he had done to provoke it. The misbehavior of others should not provoke him to do the same. However, the choice of a husband might also provoke political instability or even insurrection. Tetanospasmin will likely be lethal before it will provoke an immune response. Such actions can provoke corresponding actions from our side. Recent studies have shown that a rival can provoke jealousy at very young ages.