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provoking
UK
/prəˈvəʊkɪŋ/
US
/prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/prəˈvəʊkɪŋ/
US
/prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/
His provoking comments stirred up the crowd.
Его провокационные комментарии взбудоражили толпу.
She wore a provoking dress to the party.
Она надела вызывающее платье на вечеринку.
provokings
pl
UK
/prəˈvəʊ.kɪŋ/
US
/prəˈvoʊ.kɪŋ/
Used as an uncountable noun meaning the act of provoking.
provoking
Gerund
provoked
Past Simple
provoked
Past Participle
provoking
Gerund
UK
/prəˈvəʊk/
US
/prəˈvoʊk/
His comments were intended to provoke a reaction.
Его комментарии были предназначены, чтобы спровоцировать реакцию.
The decision to close the factory is likely to provoke protests.
Решение закрыть завод, вероятно, вызовет протесты.
She knew how to provoke him with her teasing.
Она знала, как раздражать его своими поддразниваниями.
Additional translations
provoking
Used attributively to describe something that causes a reaction or annoyance, e.g., 'provoking remarks'.
Definitions
His provoking comments during the meeting upset everyone.
The documentary was highly provoking and sparked a lively debate.
Constant provoking of the animal eventually led to an attack.
The teacher's harsh criticism provoked the student to argue back.
He knew how to provoke his sister by teasing her about her favorite TV show.
The new tax policy provoked widespread protests across the country.
His provoking remarks led to an argument.
The film was a truly provoking exploration of modern society.