“挑衅的”的英语可以翻译为：defiant ...

他摆出一副挑衅的架势,但只是虚张声势.He behaved aggressively out of bravado.法老成了到处挑衅的征服者.The Pharaohs became aggressive conquerors.他要求暂缓采取行动,等对方挑衅的情况更明朗时再说.He urged delay to a moment when the provocation would be clearer....