Provoking vs. Provocative — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Provoking and Provocative
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Provoking
Troubling the nerves or peace of mind, as by repeated vexations
A provoking delay at the airport.
Provocative
Causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately
A provocative article
Provocative remarks about foreign policy
Provoking
Present participle of provoke
Provocative
Tending to provoke or stimulate.
Provoking
Annoying; irritating
Would you stop interrupting me, dear? It's a most provoking habit.
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Provocative
Serving or tending to elicit a strong, often negative sentiment in another person; exasperating.
Provoking
Provocation
Provocative
Serving or tending to excite, stimulate or arouse sexual interest; sexy.
Provoking
Having the power or quality of exciting resentment; tending to awaken passion or vexation; as, provoking words or treatment.
Provocative
(obsolete) Something that provokes an appetite, especially a sexual appetite; an aphrodisiac.
Provoking
Causing or tending to cause anger or resentment;
A provoking delay at the airport
Provocative
Serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; exciting.
Provocative
Anything that is provocative; a stimulant; as, a provocative of appetite.
Provocative
Serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy;
A provocative remark
A provocative smile
Provocative Irish tunes which...compel the hearers to dance
Provocative
Exciting sexual desire;
Her gestures and postures became more wanton and provocative
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