plural of provoking

(very rare) A policy of agitation.

simple past tense and past participle of provocate

That can be provoked

(military) The person in charge of a group of military police; now usually a senior commissioned officer.

plural of Lord Provost

The civic head of certain cities in Scotland, having a role similar to that of mayor.

plural of provocationist

One who follows a policy of provocation; an agitator or provocateur.

The condition of being provocable