Synonyms for provoking

Grammar : Adj

Spell : pruh-voh-king

Phonetic Transcription : prəˈvoʊ kɪŋ

Définition of provoking

Origin : 1520s, "that incites or instigates," present participle adjective from provoke. Meaning "irritating, frustrating" is attested from 1640s. Related: Provokingly.

adj vexing

Example sentences :

But again, in a provoking manner, he reminded me of the prohibition.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Oh, this has been the gladdest, most provoking day of my life, for I had only a moment with him.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

I was provoked, and I married in hopes of provoking the man I loved.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

I am detained in town by provoking, tiresome, but necessary business.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

The clerk looked at it with provoking composure, and then compared it with some papers.
Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr

But it is provoking to find people so blind—so wilfully blind—to their own interest.
Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald

He would then drag Therese along with him, provoking her to wrestle, to roll in the grass.
Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola

The two days and nights following Ezra's departure had been strenuous and provoking.
Extract from : « The Woman-Haters » by Joseph C. Lincoln

"Good evening, Sarah," cried Liza, with an air of provoking familiarity.
Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine

That was one of the most provoking things about this girl, she would not lose her temper.
Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

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