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Another word for provoking

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Adjective

  1. Troubling the nerves or peace of mind, as by repeated vexations

    See also:

    pain

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Another word for provoking

Modifier
  1. See also:

    disturbing

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Sentence Examples

  • Deidre didn't move, afraid of provoking him.

  • About this period he was charged with the defence of a member of the national guard of Brives, which was accused of provoking disorders in the department of La Correze.

  • Apparently he was set on provoking a refusal, and thus getting an excuse for seizing the person of the king.

  • Deidre suspected the result of provoking either man was death to someone.

  • Twice, indeed, during that period the chancellor ran the risk of provoking war.

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