Behavioral Triggers

noun something that provokes, such as a provoking remark or action

verb to deliberately make someone angry or annoyed

• The speaker's inflammatory remarks were intended to provoke a response from the audience.
• Don't let his comments provoke you into an argument.
• She knew exactly how to provoke him, so she teased him mercilessly.
• The artist's bold use of color and texture in the painting seemed to provoke emotions in the viewers.

verb to cause a reaction or feeling, typically a strong or unwelcome one

adjective causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction

• The speaker delivered a thought-provoking speech on environmental conservation.
• I found that movie to be really provoking, it made me think a lot.
• That article was so provoking, it really got under my skin.
• His words were like a provoking slap in the face, forcing me to confront the truth.