Provocative and Suppressive

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Provocative

Provocative adjective - Serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction.
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Suppressive is an antonym for provocative in topics: aggravating, sexually stimulating.
Nearby Words: provocation, provocateur, provocatively

Suppressive

Suppressive adjective - Tending to suppress.
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Provocative is an antonym for suppressive.
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