Definition of provoking

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

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Irony :: Irony (n.) Dissimulation; ignorance feigned for the purpose of confounding or provoking an antagonist.
Provocation :: Provocation (n.) The act of provoking, or causing vexation or, anger..
Disgustful :: Disgustful (a.) Provoking disgust; offensive to the taste; exciting aversion; disgusting.
Defiance :: Defiance (n.) The act of defying, putting in opposition, or provoking to combat; a challenge; a provocation; a summons to combat..
Urinative :: Urinative (a.) Provoking the flow of urine; uretic; diuretic.
Provoking :: Provoking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Provok.
Sternutatory :: Sternutative (a.) Having the quality of provoking to sneeze.
Concupiscible :: Concupiscible (a.) Exciting to, or liable to be affected by, concupiscence; provoking lustful desires..
Lecherous :: Lecherous (a.) Like a lecher; addicted to lewdness; lustful; also, lust-provoking..
Provoking :: Provoking (a.) Having the power or quality of exciting resentment; tending to awaken passion or vexation; as, provoking words or treatment..
Contentious :: Contentious (a.) Fond of contention; given to angry debate; provoking dispute or contention; quarrelsome.
Aggravating :: Aggravating (a.) Exasperating; provoking; irritating.
Odious :: Odious (a.) Causing or provoking hatred, repugnance, or disgust; offensive; disagreeable; repulsive; as, an odious sight; an odious smell..
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