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Provocking
Description:
Provocking, sometimes spelled "provoking," is an adjective that refers to something or someone that incites strong emotions or reactions. It can describe actions, words, or situations that are intended to purposely stir up or elicit a response from others.
Examples:
As an adjective:
- The artist's provoking paintings challenged societal norms and expectations.
- Her provoking comments during the debate sparked a heated discussion among the participants.
As a verb:
- He deliberately provokes his opponents during matches in order to gain an advantage.
- The film provokes the audience to question their own beliefs and values.
As a noun:
- The play's provoking was met with mixed reactions from the audience, some finding it thought-provoking while others found it offensive.
- Her provoking of emotions through her poetry made her a renowned poet in the local literary community.
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