provoking (Meaning)
provoking (s)
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
Synonyms & Antonyms of provoking
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
No strong antonyms found.
Synonyms:
- quickening
- maddening
- inspiring
- inflammatory
- vexing
- inducing
- irritating
- exasperating
- explosive
- galvanizing
- vitalizing
- piquing
- instigative
- enraging
- vexatious
- activating
- taunting
- teasing
- energizing
- incendiary
- aggravating
- fiery
- irksome
- upsetting
- bothersome
- inspirational
- jeering
- annoying
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word provoking
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
charged,provocative, inciting, triggering,motivating, exciting, motivational, stimulating, instigating, motivative
noninflammatory, noninflammatory,,subduing, subduing
Her thought-provoking essay challenged conventional wisdom and sparked discussion.
The provocative artwork was both beautiful and provoking, leaving viewers with a sense of unease.
His behavior was intentionally provoking, designed to elicit a reaction from those around him.
The provoking comments from her coworker made her reconsider her stance on the issue.
