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provocateur / provocative (adj)

nounmasculine/pɾuvukɐˈdoɾ/medium

pro·vo·ca·dor

Definition

Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.
He asked a provocative question to start the debate.
She wore a deliberately provocative outfit to the event.
Common collocations
provocative behaviorprovocative questiondeliberately provocative

Etymology

Do latim 'provocator, -oris' (aquele que provoca).

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