Meaning Of The Word Provocative

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provocative
adjective: If you describe something as provocative, you mean that it is intended to make people react angrily or argue against it.

provocative in American English
provoking or tending to provoke, as to action, thought, feeling, etc.; stimulating, erotic, irritating, etc.
something that provokes
adjective: tending or serving to provoke; inciting, stimulating, irritating, or vexing
noun: something provocative

provocative in British English
adjective: acting as a stimulus or incitement, esp to anger or sexual desire; provoking

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