adjective
- causing annoyance, anger, or irritation
- stimulating interest, thought, or discussion
Examples
- His provoking comments made everyone angry.
- The child’s provoking behavior tested her patience.
- The documentary raised provoking questions about climate change.
- She found his constant interruptions quite provoking.
- The artist’s provoking work sparked heated debate.
- His provoking smile suggested he knew something we didn’t.
- The book offers a provoking analysis of modern society.