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View usage for: provoking in American English (prəˈvoʊkɪŋ) adjective that provokes; esp., annoying or vexing Derived forms provokingly (proˈvokingly) adverb Examples of 'provoking' in a sentenceprovoking Synonyms of 'provoking'annoying, offensive, irritating, aggravating More Synonyms of provoking Record over the next week the type of provoking events you face. Additional synonymsYou don't realise how aggravating you can be. Synonyms annoying, provoking, irritating, teasing, galling, exasperating, vexing, irksomeHe is a very exasperating man to work with. Synonyms irritating, provoking, annoying, infuriating, aggravating (informal), galling, maddening, vexing, irksome, enough to drive you up the wall (informal), enough to try the patience of a saint Definition annoying or bitterly humiliating It was especially galling to be criticised by this scoundrel. Synonyms annoying, provoking, irritating, aggravating (informal), disturbing, humiliating, maddening, exasperating, vexing, displeasing, rankling, irksome, vexatious, nettlesome - provocation
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Related terms ofprovoking Additional synonymsDefinition annoying or tiresome the irksome regulations Synonyms irritating, trying, annoying, aggravating (informal), troublesome, unwelcome, exasperating, tiresome, vexing, disagreeable, burdensome, wearisome, bothersome, vexatiousThey have the irritating habit of interrupting you. Synonyms annoying, trying, provoking, infuriating, upsetting, disturbing, nagging, aggravating (informal), troublesome, galling, maddening, disquieting, displeasing, worrisome, irksome, vexatious, pestilentialShopping in the sales can be maddening. Synonyms infuriating, exasperating, annoying, irritating, upsetting, provoking, aggravating (informal), vexing, irksome, bothersomeDefinition causing annoyance or anger offensive remarks about minority groups Synonyms insulting, rude, abusive, embarrassing, slighting, annoying, irritating, degrading, affronting, contemptuous, disparaging, displeasing, objectionable, disrespectful, scurrilous, detestable, discourteous, uncivil, unmannerlyDefinition boring and irritating My neighbour is petty and tiresome. Synonyms boring, annoying, irritating, trying, wearing, dull, tedious, exasperating, monotonous, laborious, uninteresting, irksome, wearisome, vexatiousDefinition vexing the vexatious behaviour of petty-minded officials Synonyms annoying, trying, irritating, worrying, disappointing, upsetting, distressing, provoking, unpleasant, teasing, tormenting, harassing, nagging, aggravating (informal), afflicting, troublesome, exasperating, disagreeable, burdensome, worrisome, irksome, bothersome |