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provocative
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causing strong reactions or discussions by presenting controversial or thought-provoking ideas
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intentionally designed to stimulate or arouse strong feelings, especially of a sexual nature
Example
The provocative article sparked intense debate among readers.
The provocative artwork sparked heated debates about freedom of expression.
The politician's provocative statements ignited outrage among certain groups.
His provocative question during the discussion challenged everyone's assumptions and sparked lively debate.
Using provocative language in a debate can be effective in capturing the audience's attention.
