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Provoking

adjective
/prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Meaning

causing anger or strong reaction; irritating; stimulating

Example Sentences

His provoking comments made everyone angry.

Synonyms

irritating, annoying, aggravating, inciting

Antonyms

calming, soothing, peaceful, pacifying

Collocations

provoking behavior, provoking remarks, thought-provoking

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