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thought provoking


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provoking
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Synonyms:
vexing, annoying Collocations, tormenting, disturbing Collocations, irritating, pesky


provoke
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Sense: Verb: incite
Synonyms:
incite, stir Collocations, stir up, arouse, rouse, spur Collocations, egg on (informal), prompt Collocations, prod, motivate, move Collocations, foment, light the fuse
Sense: Verb: irritate
Synonyms:
irritate, wind up (slang), aggravate (informal), annoy, bother Collocations, pester, vex, try Collocations, try sb's patience, goad
Sense: Verb: cause
Synonyms:
cause Collocations, begin Collocations, start Collocations, start up, lead to, produce Collocations, result in, set off, make Collocations, bring about


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