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
Upsetting and provoking are semantically related In some cases you can use "Upsetting" instead an adjective "Provoking".
Upsetting
Upsetting adjective - Causing worry or anxiety.
Provoking and upsetting are semantically related in disturbing topic. Sometimes you can use "Provoking" instead an adjective "Upsetting".
Nearby Word: upset
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Related pairs
- disturbing and provoking
- disturbing and upsetting
- annoying and provoking
- annoying and upsetting
- offensive and provoking
- offensive and upsetting
- disagreeable and provoking
- disagreeable and upsetting
- irksome and provoking
- irksome and upsetting
- vexatious and provoking
- vexatious and upsetting
- troublesome and provoking
- troublesome and upsetting
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