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provocative
adjective (MAKE ANGRY) /prəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/
/-ˈvɑː.kə.t̬ɪv/ Definition
› causing an angry reaction, usually intentionally: a provocative question/remark In a deliberately provocative speech, she criticized the whole system of government.Annoying provocatively
/-li/ adverb › She dresses very provocatively (= intending to cause sexual interest).AnnoyingExciting and interestingRelating to sex and sexual desireRude and cheeky
(Definition of provocative adjective (MAKE ANGRY) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- accursed adjective
- aggravating adjective (ANNOYING)
- annoying adjective
- bothersome adjective
- contrariness noun
- damnable adjective
- exasperating adjective
- galling adjective
- incendiary adjective (CAUSING ANGER)
- inflammatory adjective (ANGER)
- infuriating adjective
- insufferable adjective
- irksome adjective
- irritating adjective
- limit noun
- maddening adjective
- perishing adjective (ANNOYED)
- pesky adjective
- trying adjective
- vexatious adjective
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