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Provoking

To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.

📖 Definitions of "Provoking"

verb
  1. 1

    To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.

    "Don't provoke the dog; it may try to bite you."

  2. 2

    To bring about a reaction.

  3. 3

    To appeal.

noun
  1. 1

    Provocation

adjective
  1. 1

    Annoying; irritating

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