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Vocabulary Entry
provoking
|verb • adjective
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verb
To cause or incite someone to take action or to feel a strong emotion.
Example Sentences
"The teacher's challenging questions provoked a lively discussion among the students."
"His rude comments provoked her to reply with equal intensity."
"The movie's controversial ending provoked a lot of debate online."
A
adjective
Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction.
Example Sentences
"The provoking tone of her voice made it hard to keep calm."
"His provoking remarks were meant to stir a reaction from the crowd."
"They found her provoking behavior difficult to ignore."