Provoking Synonyms and Antonyms
prə-vōkĭng
Troubling the nerves or peace of mind, as by repeated vexations
(Adjective)
Annoy continually or chronically
(Verb)
Synonyms:
- stimulating
- spurring
- prompting
- piquing
- causing
- stirring
- instigating
- kindling
- rousing
- inspiring
- prodding
- inciting
- moving
- motivating
- evoking
- harassing
- galvanizing
- inflaming
- arousing
- molesting
- triggering
- vexing
- raising
- upsetting
- fomenting
- teasing
- starting
- ruffling
- firing
- propelling
- plaguing
- exciting
- riling
- quickening
- goading
- perturbing
- outraging
- pricking
- offending
- maddening
- besetting
- irritating
- insulting
- infuriating
- incensing
- harrying
- generating
- enkindling
- exasperating
- exacerbating
- displeasing
- impelling
- challenging
- hassling
- chafing
- eliciting
- bugging
- bothering
- baiting
- annoying
- angering
- aggravating
Antonyms:
Evoke or provoke to appear or occur
(Verb)
Antonyms:
Start
(Verb)
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