"Provocative comments" refers to statements or remarks that are intentionally provocative or controversial, aiming to spark a reaction or stimulate strong emotions in others. Full definition
There should be someone like you to make a forum more entertaining, by making provocative comments that go to the other direction. (justarsenal.com)
To be clear, inviting controversial and provocative comments with which one may disagree is entirely appropriate at an education conference. (educationnext.org)
The expected bump on Wall Street came as headlines turned from the President's provocative comments on North Korea to violent unrest over the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia. (fortune.com)