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provocative

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﹒Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.

﹒Arousing sexual desire or interest.

﹒Intended to stimulate discussion or excite controversy.

Examples

﹒The artist's latest exhibition featured a series of provocative paintings that challenged traditional social norms.

﹒He made a provocative remark during the meeting that sparked a heated debate among the board members.

﹒The documentary took a provocative look at the hidden costs of the fast fashion industry.

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