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provocateur / provocative (adj)
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/pɾuvukɐˈdoɾ/pro·vo·ca·dor
Definition
1Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.
Usage examples
“He asked a provocative question to start the debate.”
“She wore a deliberately provocative outfit to the event.”
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provocative behaviorprovocative questiondeliberately provocative