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Meaning of unprovoking in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /(ˌ)ʌnprəˈvəʊkɪŋ/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    unprovoking

    Etymology

    mid 17th century; earliest use found in Obadiah Sedgwick (d. 1658), Church of England clergyman. From un- + provoking

    Definitions

    1. not provocative

    Synonyms

    • disarming
    • noninflammatory

    Antonyms

    • provocative

See also

  • nonviolent
  • unexciting

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