Definition of provoking Provoking

/pɹʌvowˈkɪŋ/ - [pruvowking] - pro•vok•ing

We found 5 definitions of provoking from 4 different sources.

What does provoking mean?

Adjective
provoking - causing or tending to cause anger or resentment; "a provoking delay at the airport"
		agitative, agitating
		provocative serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy; "a provocative remark"; "a provocative smile"; "provocative Irish tunes which...compel the hearers to dance"- Anthony Trollope

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provoking (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Provoke
provoking (a.)
Having the power or quality of exciting resentment; tending to awaken passion or vexation; as, provoking words or treatment.