provoking
prəˈvoʊkɪŋ
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Definition of provoking - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
emotioncausing anger or resentment
  • The provoking behavior led to a heated argument.
infuriating irritating
2.
annoyingcausing annoyance or irritation
  • His provoking comments upset everyone.
annoying exasperating irritating
3.
thought-provokingstimulating thought or interest
  • The provoking question made us reconsider our views.
challenging engaging stimulating
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encouraging serious consideration of ideas
The thought-provoking book inspired many to think about social issues.
causing someone to feel nervous or worried
Speaking in public is anxiety-provoking for many people.

Origin of provoking

Latin, provocare (to call forth)

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spicyadj.
flavors
provoking a burning sensation due to capsaicin
persistent annoyance
provoking someone with persistent annoyances
behavior
showing playful or provoking behavior
playful provocation
act of provoking someone playfully
provoking curiosity
act of arousing interest or curiosity without satisfaction
danger
risk provoking a negative outcome
provoking danger
indicate provoking a problematic or dangerous situation
emotion
provoking anger or resentment

Examples of provoking in a sentence

  • The article was filled with provoking statements.
  • Her provoking behavior was hard to ignore.
  • The provoking artwork challenged traditional norms.
  • His provoking speech sparked a lively debate.

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  1. French:provocateur, agaçant, ...
  2. German:provozierend, provokant, ...
  3. Italian:provocatorio, fastidioso, ...
  4. Spanish:provocador, molesto, ...
  5. Portuguese:provocador, aborrecido, ...
  6. Chinese:挑衅的, 惹人烦的, ...
  7. Japanese:挑発的な, 苛立たせる, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسْتَفِزّ, مُزْعِج, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַרְגִּיז, מַטְרִיד, ...
  10. Russian:провокационный, досадный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:провокаційний, провокуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:भड़काऊ, चिढ़ाने वाला, ...
provoke
prəˈvəʊk

Definition of provoke - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
emotionarouse anger or resentment
  • Her teasing remarks provoke him to anger.
anger incense infuriate
2.
reaction or actioncause someone to react or do something
  • His words provoke people to react strongly.
elicit induce prompt
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do something that might anger a dangerous person
Don't provoke the bear by questioning his authority.

Origin of provoke

Latin, pro (forth) + vocare (to call)

Examples of provoke in a sentence

  • The unfair decision was meant to provoke outrage among the employees.
  • The comedian's joke can provoke laughter or outrage.
  • Repeated insults provoke a defensive response from teammates.

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  1. French:provoquer, ...
  2. German:provozieren, hervorrufen, ...
  3. Italian:provocare, scatenare, ...
  4. Spanish:provocar, desencadenar, ...
  5. Portuguese:instigar, incitar, ...
  6. Chinese:激怒, 激起, ...
  7. Japanese:怒らせる, 引き起こす, ...
  8. Arabic:أَثَارَ, دَفَعَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַרְגִּיז, לְעוֹרֵר, ...
  10. Russian:раздражать, провоцировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:спровокувати, провокувати, ...
  12. Hindi:क्रोधित करना, उकसाना, ...

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