单词	provoking
释义	provoking adjective pro·​vok·​ing prə-ˈvō-kiŋ  : causing mild anger : annoying provokingly adverb Synonyms charged edgy exciting inciting instigating instigative piquing provocative stimulating See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the host's provoking opinions are the reason why people tune in to his radio talk show in the first place Recent Examples on the Web Any use of an antibiotic carries the possibility of provoking resistance, because bacteria adapt to defend themselves. Wired, 15 July 2022 One that steeps itself in thought provoking flavors for its area. Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 29 June 2022 Having a multitude of voices weighing in on the depictions of the Black Pearsons made for a viewing experience many in the audience found refreshing and thought provoking. Essence, 21 June 2022 And right around this time Woods released a new EP, Big Hurt Boy, a superb six-song collection that is powerful, heartfelt and musically and lyrically literate and thought provoking. Steve Baltin, Forbes, 1 May 2022 Contrary to the mixed critical fanfare and harsh criticism of its three-hour-plus runtime, the 1998 film Meet Joe Black holds up with a charm that's subtle, refreshing, and thought-provoking. Derek Scancarelli, EW.com, 7 July 2022 Now’s promise of providing our audiences with high-quality, thought-provoking, incredibly well-acted and captivating programming. Patrick Frater, Variety, 17 June 2022 Contributing to thought provoking and inspiring stories is such an honor. Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 10 June 2022 In the aftermath of the deadliest school shooting in a decade, many have asked what more could have been done - how an 18-year-old who’d spewed so much hate to so many on the Web could do so without provoking punishment or raising alarm. Anchorage Daily News, 28 May 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1642, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing provoking thought-provoking thought-provoking provoking 1 of 2 adjective as in provocative serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction the host's provoking opinions are the reason why people tune in to his radio talk show in the first place Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance provocative charged inciting motivating instigating stimulating motivational exciting triggering motivative inducing piquing inspiring instigative edgy inflammatory explosive incendiary taunting teasing activating inspirational energizing upsetting jeering galvanizing angering aggravating enraging vitalizing quickening annoying exasperating irritating maddening vexing fiery vexatious irksome bothersome galling pesky Antonyms & Near Antonyms noninflammatory subduing provoking 2 of 2 verb present participle of provoke 1 as in encouraging to rouse to strong feeling or action his teasing finally provoked her to anger bees generally will not sting unless they are provoked Synonyms & Similar Words encouraging stimulating stirring arousing inciting inspiring sparking instigating motivating moving inducing triggering exciting driving igniting piquing impassioning angering motiving inflaming activating galvanizing energizing enraging fomenting fanning animating bothering revving (up) kindling firing (up) building a fire under vitalizing upsetting enflaming teasing taunting abetting quickening raising setting off irritating jeering aggravating fermenting maddening exasperating getting annoying pumping up vexing galling keying (up) whipping (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms calming soothing subduing placating tranquilizing appeasing tranquillizing mollifying pacifying See More 2 as in triggering to bring (something volatile or intense) into being rankings that are sure to provoke an argument among film buffs Synonyms & Similar Words triggering raising encouraging inciting promoting stimulating instigating fomenting cultivating abetting stimulating brewing picking fermenting inspiring motivating fostering furthering setting in motion nurturing stirring (up) forwarding rousing detonating nourishing whipping (up) sowing advancing galvanizing inflaming exciting activating energizing invigorating enlivening setting off enflaming setting vitalizing firing quickening pepping (up) jazzing (up) livening (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms inhibiting discouraging restraining regulating holding curbing constraining checking taming calming soothing subduing allaying quieting bridling settling stilling reining (in) tranquillizing tranquilizing See More
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