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Learn the meaning of provocative with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
provocative
(adjective)
provocative
(adjective)
Meaning
causing strong reactions or thought
Example
"The provocative article sparked a heated debate among students."
Synonyms
challengingstimulatinginciting
Antonyms
calmunprovocativesubdued
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Word origin
From Latin 'provocare', meaning to call forth.
Related word forms
verb: provoke
noun: provocation
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