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Definition of provocation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
annoying incidentsomething that causes anger or annoyance
- The loud music was a provocation to the neighbors.
2.
deliberate teasingact of provoking someone to react emotionally
- His provocation led to an unexpected outburst.
3.
stimulussomething that incites, instigates, or induces
- The aggressive policy served as a provocation for war..
4.
incitementRare words or actions inciting someone to attackRare
- The provocation was enough to start a fight.
Expressions with provocation
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reacting quickly with little cause
He gets angry at the slightest provocation.
Origin of provocation
Latin, provocare (to call forth)
Terms with provocation included in their meaning
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provocation
deliberately annoy or irritate someone
provocation
something that causes anger or irritation
fear
become frightened with little provocation
playful provocation
act of provoking someone playfully
online provocation
post inflammatory content online to provoke
provocation
act of provoking or urging someone to act
provocation
provoked to respond due to irritation
provocation
something that causes anger or strong irritation in someone
response to provocation
respond to a provocation or temptation in the expected or desired way
trouble provocation
invite trouble by acting in a way that angers others
provocation
act of provoking or harassing someone
provocation
provoking someone who is easily angered
provocation
something that provokes anger or annoyance
provocation
the ability to provoke a strong reaction
provocation
act of provoking or mocking someone
provocation
provoke a powerful entity into action
annoyance
provocation or irritation causing annoyance
provocation
something that provokes or stirs action
attack
occurring without any external provocation
provocation
something that provokes anger
provocation
deliberately incite a strong reaction
provocation
words intended to provoke a fight or argument
patience
patient self-control under provocation or stress
provocation
act of provoking an action or event
Examples of provocation in a sentence
The delay in response was a provocation to the team. Her provocation was met with silence. The provocation caused a heated debate. The speech was a provocation to the opposition. His actions were seen as a provocation by the authorities. His provocation led to a heated argument.
Ignoring the provocation, she remained calm.
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- French:provocation, incitation, ...
- German:Provokation, Anstiftung, ...
- Italian:provocazione, istigazione, ...
- Spanish:provocación, estímulo, ...
- Portuguese:provocação, incitação, ...
- Chinese:挑衅, 煽动, ...
- Japanese:挑発, 刺激, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتِفْزاز, إِثارَة, ...
- Hebrew:פְּרוֹבוֹקַצְיָה, הִתְגָּרוּת, ...
- Russian:провокация, подстрекательство, ...
- Ukrainian:провокація, виклик, ...
- Hindi:उकसावा, उत्तेजना, ...
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