At the masquerade, she slipped an exotic perfume into his pocket, a provocative that soon inflamed his appetite.

His repeated provocation eventually led to a physical confrontation.

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

He tried to provocate the group with harsh comments, but they ignored him.

She smiled provocatively across the crowded room, knowing everyone would notice.

The artist's provocativeness sparked a heated debate about the boundaries of free expression.

Despite constant provocations, she refused to react and walked away.

Her provocatory remarks at the conference sparked a heated debate about ethics in research.