Mr. Arman was 'instigated' by his colleagues to speak against the director in the meeting. ?
Explanation
The term 'provoked' suggests that someone has been prompted or stirred up to respond in a particular way, often to take action that they might not have considered otherwise. In contrast, the other options do not align with this sense of incitement. 'Followed' (B) suggests adherence or compliance, which does not convey influence in a proactive manner. 'Restrained' (C) implies holding back or control, indicating a limitation rather than encouragement. Finally, 'protected' (D) denotes safeguarding which is opposite to the idea of being encouraged to speak out against someone.
Thus, 'provoked' accurately reflects the active role of Mr. Arman's colleagues in encouraging him to express dissent, making it the correct choice to complement the context of the sentence.
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