provocative
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Collins Definition
Adjective
Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, esp. deliberately,
/prəˈväkətiv/,
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Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, esp. deliberately,
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Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, esp. deliberately
- - a provocative article
- - his provocative remarks on race
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Arousing sexual desire or interest, esp. deliberately
Web Definitions:
- 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
- exciting sexual desire; "her gestures and postures became more wanton and provocative"
- Provocative is an album by singer Johnny Gill.
- (adj) tending to provoke a response, e.g., anger or disagreement
- A provocative move is one which will induce, or cause, certain symptoms or effects.
- A harassing act or procedure designed to flush out surveillance.
- [ Disney World is a major source of excitement for children around the world.]
- a purpose that thinks in a new way about an important idea
- attracting attention