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provoking

/prəˈvəʊkɪŋ/

/prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

provokinggerund / present participle

/prəˈvəʊkɪŋ/

/prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Translations

provocantQui provoque une réaction forte, souvent volontairement ; s'emploie pour un ton, des propos ou un comportement.

His provoking comments during the meeting upset everyone.

Ses commentaires provocants pendant la réunion ont irrité tout le monde.

Additional translations

stimulantDans le sens de « qui stimule la réflexion » ; souvent rendu par une tournure plus naturelle en français selon le contexte.

Definitions

Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.

His provoking comments during the meeting upset everyone.

Stimulating interest or thought; challenging or thought-provoking.

The documentary was highly provoking and sparked a lively debate.

Synonyms

provokingnoun

provokings

/prəˈvəʊ.kɪŋ/

/prəˈvoʊ.kɪŋ/

Used as an uncountable noun meaning the act of provoking.

Translations

provocationLe fait de provoquer ; emploi courant au sens d'incitation ou d'agression verbale.

Constant provoking of the animal eventually led to an attack.

La provocation constante de l'animal a fini par entraîner une attaque.

Definitions

The act of provoking or inciting; provocation.

Constant provoking of the animal eventually led to an attack.

Synonyms

provokeverb

provoking

ing-form

provoked

Past Simple

provoked

Past Participle

provoking

ing-form

/prəˈvəʊk/

/prəˈvoʊk/

Translations

provoquer

The teacher's harsh criticism provoked the student to argue back.

Les critiques sévères du professeur ont provoqué l'élève à répliquer.

Definitions

To stimulate or incite someone to do or feel something, especially by arousing anger or irritation.

The teacher's harsh criticism provoked the student to argue back.

To deliberately make someone annoyed or angry.

He knew how to provoke his sister by teasing her about her favorite TV show.

To cause (a reaction, emotion, or situation), especially a strong or unwelcome one.

The new tax policy provoked widespread protests across the country.

Synonyms

Antonyms

provokegerund / present participle

provoking

Used attributively to describe something that causes a reaction or annoyance, e.g., 'provoking remarks'.

Translations

provocantSe dit d’une personne, d’un propos ou d’un geste qui irrite ou provoque une réaction.

His provoking remarks led to an argument.

Ses remarques provocantes ont déclenché une dispute.

stimulantEmployé pour un contenu ou une œuvre qui pousse à la réflexion.

The film was a truly provoking exploration of modern society.

Le film était une exploration vraiment stimulante de la société moderne.

Definitions

Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction; irritating or stimulating.

His provoking remarks led to an argument.

Stimulating thought or discussion; thought-provoking.

The film was a truly provoking exploration of modern society.

Synonyms

provokepast participle

Definitions

Having been incited or angered; aroused to strong feeling.

A provoked animal can be dangerous.