Plugged In also noted if a movie contains subtle negative or provocative messages woven into the movie.

Watching them, Iblis knew these workers could not have been the source of the rebellion, despite the mysterious and provocative messages he had received.

She's back with a new album whose first single, "Promise," has a less provocative message.

Speed's lyrics at this time included provocative messages.

Trottier was noted for championing free speech rights for all groups that had provocative messages censored in public space.

But as time went on - and they received provocative e-mail messages from eBay announcing "You have been outbid!"

It is not a provocative or belligerent message but is one that they will ignore at their own peril.

The human character receives a house and a provocative message as legacy from his recently deceased uncle.

But the Emperor, forewarned by Leto's mysterious, provocative message, would no doubt be more careful than ever.

Depending upon the intent of the software's creator, the program might cause a provocative but otherwise harmless message to appear on the computer's screen.