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PROVOKINGLY

\pɹəvˈə͡ʊkɪŋlɪ], \pɹəvˈə‍ʊkɪŋlɪ], \p_ɹ_ə_v_ˈəʊ_k_ɪ_ŋ_l_ɪ]\

Definitions of PROVOKINGLY

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2011 - English Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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in a provocative manner; "`Try it,' he said provocatively"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

in a provocative manner; "`Try it,' he said provocatively"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

In a provoking manner.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

adv. In such a manner as to excite anger.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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