Provoking
Provoking adjective - Serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction.
Usage example: the host's provoking opinions are the reason why people tune in to his radio talk show in the first place
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Synonyms for Provoking
Teasing and provoking are semantically related In some cases you can use "Teasing" instead the word "Provoking" as an adjective or a noun.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- disturbing and provoking
- disturbing and teasing
- annoying and provoking
- annoying and teasing
- irksome and provoking
- irksome and teasing
- vexatious and provoking
- vexatious and teasing
- troublesome and provoking
- troublesome and teasing
- vexing and provoking
- vexing and teasing
- bothersome and provoking
- bothersome and teasing
Both words in one sentence
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Usually finds entertainment by provoking and teasing his sister whenever she's dragging him around.
Source: Webcomic / LnM -
The little kids too, for provoking Kale and teasing him.
Source: Film / Disturbia
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