Added 9 October 2026 provoking adjective Categories: Describing WordsUncommon Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about provoking at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Causing or tending to cause anger or resentment. a provoking delay at the airport Related Words: provocativeagitativeagitatingteasingwreakingincitementhard-hittinginciteexcitethrillingexcitingstimulating Back to today's word