His poor judgment and provocative, disdainful behavior didn't help matters either.

When Hamas was only an opposition movement, its provocative behavior was a major impediment to peace.

This provocative behavior could hardly be impulsive, he decided.

Ignore provocative behavior and continue what you're doing while you wait for your toddler to calm down.

But most of the recent problems have resulted from provocative Chinese behavior.

Interaction with others is often characterized by inappropriate sexually seductive or provocative behavior.

The total blackness hid their provocative behavior, and she wished that the night could go on forever.

Children should be protected (by their parents) from offensive and provocative behavior.

Their provocative behavior may potentially start flame wars (see below) or other disturbances.

"More importantly, we'll see what the Iranians do; they continue in provocative behavior."