The provocator in the debate kept interrupting every speaker to rile the audience.

The artist's provocatives sparked a heated debate among critics.

The speaker was provocating the audience with controversial jokes, hoping to spark a reaction.

The provocability of the new policy worried the committee, as it could inflame public sentiment.

The diplomats were wary of the provocants who circulated false rumors to inflame tensions.

The provocant at the rally drew both jeers and applause with his incendiary remarks.

She provocates debate at every meeting by asking uncomfortable questions.

The party's embrace of provocationism alarmed neighboring states and human rights organizations.

The provocationist in the neighboring country deliberately escalated tensions to force concessions.

The provocationists in the debate intentionally escalated tensions to force a reaction.