provoking
pronunciation
How to pronounce provoking in British English:
UK [prə'vəʊkɪŋ]
How to pronounce provoking in American English:
US [prə'voʊkɪŋ]
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- Adjective:
- causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
Word Origin
- provoking (adj.)
- 1520s, "that incites or instigates," present participle adjective from provoke. Meaning "irritating, frustrating" is attested from 1640s. Related: Provokingly.
Example
- 1. The culls are provoking an angry reaction in places .
- 2. That is provoking rows , both nationally and locally .
- 3. Perceived threats to social stability are provoking the party 's soul-searching more than any need for thought control .
- 4. Instead , the players provoking particular behind-the-scenes unease are those sitting in asia .
- 5. And it is provoking a dangerous backlash .