provoking

/prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/
/prəˈvʌʊkɪŋ/
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Definitions of provoking
  1. adjective
    causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
    “a provoking delay at the airport”
    synonyms: agitating, agitative
    provocative
    serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy
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