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Provoking

adjective

/prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Meaning

causing anger or strong reaction; irritating; stimulating

His provoking comments made everyone angry.

irritating, annoying, aggravating, inciting

calming, soothing, peaceful, pacifying

provoking behavior, provoking remarks, thought-provoking

having many different aspects or features

able to bend easily without breaking; adaptable to change

having a large distance between opposite sides; dense; not thin

Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.

Small in quantity; insufficient or meager.

Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.