Provoking
adj, noun, verb
adj, noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Common ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 provocation
"The habit of mind so engendered is wholly demoralizing, particularly since the national political consciousness is so dependent on their provokings."
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of provoke form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
- 1 annoying; irritating
"Would you stop interrupting me, dear? It's a most provoking habit."
Adjective
- 1 causing or tending to cause anger or resentment wordnet
Example
More examples"I cannot tell my opinion without provoking him."