# provoking

Pronunciation: say "pruh-VOHK-ing" US /pɹəˈvoʊkɪŋ/, UK /pɹəˈvəʊkɪŋ/, AUS /pɹəˈvəʉkɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of provoke. — present participle and gerund of provoke
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of provoke. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the action.
   - _The two sides accused each other of provoking the conflict._
   - _He was provoking the crowd with every word he spoke._

## Adjective

2. Causing annoyance or irritation.
   - Simple: Making someone feel angry or annoyed.
   - _The critic's provoking tone overshadowed whatever fair points he made._
   - _There was something deliberately provoking about the way she ignored his question._

## Noun

3. The act of stirring someone to anger or reaction; provocation.
   - Simple: The act of making someone angry or upset on purpose.
   - _The judge ruled that the defendant's provoking did not excuse the assault._
   - _Years of quiet provoking had left the household tense and resentful._

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