The act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something / Something that provokes; a provocative act

plural of provocation

Serving or tending to elicit a strong, often negative sentiment in another person; exasperating. / Serving or tending to excite, stimulate or arouse sexual interest; sexy.

(obsolete) Something that provokes an appetite, especially a sexual appetite; an aphrodisiac.

In a provocative manner.

(nonstandard, non-native speakers' English) To provoke. / To call forth. / To challenge.

The quality of being provocative; provocative behaviour.

one who engages in provocation

plural of provocative

One who or that which provokes.