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).