contentious
adjectiveLikely to cause disagreement, or inclined to argue.
Likely to provoke disagreement
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verbTo draw out a response, information, or feeling.
engender
verbTo cause a feeling, situation, or condition to arise.
Cause to arise
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gratuitous
adjectiveUncalled for or without adequate reason; also given without charge.
Uncalled for
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incite
verbTo stir someone to action or provoke a strong response.
Stir to action
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instigate
verbTo initiate or provoke an action or event.
Start or provoke
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irritable
adjectiveEasily annoyed or provoked.
Easily annoyed
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precipitate
verbTo cause something to happen suddenly or sooner than expected.
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