| Pronunciation: | | pruv'owking
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[adj] causing or tending to cause anger or resentment; "a provoking delay at the airport" |
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PROVOKING is a 9 letter word that starts with P. |
| | Synonyms: | | agitating, agitative, provocative |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Pro*vok"ing\, a.
Having the power or quality of exciting resentment; tending
to awaken passion or vexation; as, provoking words or
treatment. -- {Pro*vok"ing*ly}, adv.
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