provoking

• Qui suscite une réaction, en particulier de la colère, de l'émotion ou de la réflexion.

Describes something that causes a reaction, especially anger or thought.

1. Causing anger or annoyanceB2formal

   Tending to cause irritation, anger, or a strong reaction.

   provoquant, irritant

   • His provoking remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
   • She found his constant questioning provoking.
   • The provoking behavior of the crowd led to a confrontation.

   Synonymesaggravatingannoyingexasperatinggallinggoadinginfuriatingirritatingmaddeningprovocativevexing

   Antonymescalmingpleasingsoothing

2. Stimulating thought or reactionB2formal

   Designed to encourage thought, discussion, or a specific response.

   qui provoque la réflexion

   • The article was thought-provoking and insightful.
   • Her provoking questions challenged the audience to think deeper.
   • The film's provoking themes sparked a lively debate.

   Synonymeschallengingintriguingprovocativestimulatingsuggestivethought-provoking

   Antonymesblanddulluninspiringuninterestingunstimulating

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de stimuler, inciter ou provoquer une réaction ou une émotion, souvent délibérément.

A verb used to indicate the act of stimulating, inciting, or causing a reaction or emotion, often deliberately.

1. Stimulate or causeB2formal

   To cause a particular reaction or feeling, often a strong one.

   Provoquer, susciter

   • His speech provoked a heated debate among the audience.
   • The new policy provoked widespread criticism from the public.
   • Her comments provoked laughter from the crowd.

   Synonymesarouseelicitevokeinciteinduceinstigatepromptsparkstimulatetrigger

   Antonymesdeterdiscourageinhibitpreventsuppress

2. Deliberately annoy or angerB2formal

   To deliberately make someone angry or irritated.

   provoquer (délibérément pour irriter)

   • He tried to provoke his brother by teasing him.
   • The bully provoked the smaller boy into a fight.
   • She felt provoked by his constant interruptions.

   Synonymesannoyantagonizebaitenrageexasperategallgoadinfuriateirritatemaddenneedleoffendriletaunttease

   Antonymesappeasecalmconciliatemollifypacifyplacatesoothe