Vocabulary
Provocative
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.
Urdu meaning
اشتعال انگیز، اکسانے والا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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And while the US is not helping matters by issuing threats to Iran, with President Donald Trump leading the pack with his provocative social media posts, the parties involved should not lose sight of the bigger picture.
Dawn Editorials —
Ceasefire extension
— 2026-04-23
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Simply put, Lebanon was a volcano waiting to erupt, thanks to Tel Aviv`s provocative behaviour and penchant for aggression.
Dawn Editorials —
War on Lebanon
— 2026-03-27
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NDIA`S claim that it has placed the Indus Waters Treaty `in abeyance` is not just provocative, it is legally meaningless.
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Rivers held hostage
— 2026-01-06
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The comments came in the wake of highly provocative remarks by Imran Khan on social media.
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From patriots to traitors
— 2025-12-10
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Dushanbe has condemned the `illegal and provocative actions of Afghan citizens`.
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Afghan flare-up
— 2025-12-07
Synonyms
annoying, irritating, exasperating, infuriating, provoking, maddening, goading, vexing,
Antonyms
soothing, calming
Curator example
“a provocative article”
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