PROVOKING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary I found her very provoking, and felt uncomfortably confused He has done his best to think rationally about a variety of issues and come up with some very provoking conclusions
provoke verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . . provoke something to cause a particular reaction or have a particular effect The announcement provoked a storm of protest The article was intended to provoke discussion Dairy products may provoke allergic reactions in some people The suggestion inevitably provoked outrage from student leaders