Definition of Provoking

1. Adjective. Causing or tending to cause anger or resentment. "A provoking delay at the airport"

Exact synonyms: Agitating, Agitative
Similar to: Provocative
Derivative terms: Agitate

Definition of Provoking

1. a. Having the power or quality of exciting resentment; tending to awaken passion or vexation; as, provoking words or treatment.

Definition of Provoking

1. provoke [v] - See also: provoke

Lexicographical Neighbors of Provoking

provitamin A
Provo
provocateur
provocateurs
provocation
provocations
provocative
provocatively
provocativeness
provocatives
provoke
provoked
provoker
provokers
provokes
provoking (current term)
provokingly
provolone
provolones
Provos
provost
provosts
provost court
provost guard
provost marshal
prow
prowar
prower
prowess
prowesses

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