provocative

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Synonyms: provocation, provocate, unprovocative, provocatives, revocative

Antonyms: provocation, provocate, unprovocative, provocatives, revocative

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Adjective

1. Serving or tending to [[elicit]] a strong, often negative [[sentiment]] in another person; [[exasperating]].
2. Serving or tending to [[excite]], [[stimulate]] or [[arouse]] sexual interest; [[sexy]].
3. Provoking or triggering any response.

Noun

1. Something that [[provoke]]s an appetite, especially a sexual appetite; an [[aphrodisiac]]. {{defdate|from 15th c.}}

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