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Pronunciation / Transliteration: provocatore
"È un provocatore nel dibattito."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person or thing that provokes or incites a reaction or response.
"The provoker of the debate was a controversial figure known for his provocative statements." - 2
An individual who deliberately instigates conflict or controversy.
"As a provoker, she often stirred up discussions that led to heated arguments."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'provoker' derives from the Latin root 'provocare', meaning 'to call forth' or 'to challenge'. The word evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, where it took on the modern sense of someone who incites or stimulates action or response.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Provoker" is said worldwide
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provocateur
Transliteration: provocateur
"Il est un provocateur dans le débat."
Provokateur
Transliteration: Provokateur
"Er ist ein Provokateur in der Diskussion."
provocatore
Transliteration: provocatore
"È un provocatore nel dibattito."
provocador
Transliteration: provocador
"Es un provocador en la discusión."
provocador
Transliteration: provocador
"Ele é um provocador no debate."
उत्तेजक
Transliteration: uttejak
"वह बहस में एक उत्तेजक है।"
挑衅者
Transliteration: tiǎoxìn zhě
"他在辩论中是一个挑衅者。"
도발자
Transliteration: dobalja
"그는 토론에서 도발자입니다."
挑発者
Transliteration: chōhatsu-sha
"彼は議論の中で挑発者です。"
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