provoking

• 形容引起反应的事物，尤其是引起愤怒、思考或行动。

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

1. Causing anger or annoyanceB2formal

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

   挑衅的

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

   同义词aggravatingannoyingexasperatinggallinggoadinginfuriatingirritatingmaddeningprovocativevexing

   反义词calmingpleasingsoothing

2. Stimulating thought or reactionB2formal

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

   发人深省的

   • 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.

   同义词challengingintriguingprovocativestimulatingsuggestivethought-provoking

   反义词blanddulluninspiringuninterestingunstimulating

• 动词，指刺激、煽动或引发某种反应或情绪，通常是故意的。

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.

   引起

   • 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.

   同义词arouseelicitevokeinciteinduceinstigatepromptsparkstimulatetrigger

   反义词deterdiscourageinhibitpreventsuppress

2. Deliberately annoy or angerB2formal

   To deliberately make someone angry or irritated.

   激怒

   • 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.

   同义词annoyantagonizebaitenrageexasperategallgoadinfuriateirritatemaddenneedleoffendriletaunttease

   反义词appeasecalmconciliatemollifypacifyplacatesoothe