provocation

ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən
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Translation of provocation from English into Dutch

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Noun

1.

annoying incident

something that causes anger or annoyance
  • The loud music was a provocation to the neighbors.De luide muziek was een provocatie voor de buren.
2.

deliberate teasing

act of provoking someone to react emotionally
  • His provocation led to an unexpected outburst.Zijn provocatie leidde tot een onverwachte uitbarsting.
3.

stimulus

something that incites, instigates, or induces
  • The aggressive policy served as a provocation for war.Het agressieve beleid diende als een aanzet tot oorlog
4.

incitement

Rare
words or actions inciting someone to attack
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  • The provocation was enough to start a fight.De provocatie was genoeg om een gevecht te beginnen.
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Expressions with provocation: examples in English and translations in Dutch

bij de minste provocatie
bij het minste of geringste
He gets angry at the slightest provocation.

Synonyms and analogies of provocation in English

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.

Translations of "provocation" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
provocatienf.

He recognized the provocation and decided not to take the bait.

Hij herkende de provocatie en besloot er niet in te trappen.

His delayed response was a provocation that upset the customer.

Zijn late reactie was een provocatie die de klant boos maakte.

uitlokkingnf.

Two pieces of provocation, in the north and one for possession.

Twee stuks voor uitlokking in het noorden en één voor bezit.

And provocation is the perfect alibi.

En uitlokking is het perfecte alibi.

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Other translations for provocation:

  • prikkelnmpl.
  • provoceren

provocation: Examples and translations in context

The provocation in his tone made the discussion more intense.

De provocatie in zijn toon maakte het gesprek een stuk feller.

The provocation was subtle, but it clearly triggered an emotional response.

De provocatie was subtiel, maar riep duidelijk een emotionele reactie op.

She ignored the provocation and stayed calm throughout the argument.

Ze negeerde de provocatie en bleef rustig tijdens de hele ruzie.

They will retaliate as soon as the provocation happens again.

Ze zullen meteen terugslaan zodra de provocatie zich opnieuw voordoet.

The provocation led to an immediate reaction from the crowd.

De provocatie leidde tot een onmiddellijke reactie van de menigte.

Despite the provocation, she avoided vindictive reactions to maintain peace.

Ondanks de provocatie vermeed ze wraakzuchtige reacties om de vrede te bewaren.

His smile was not a provocation but a genuine sign of goodwill.

Zijn glimlach was geen provocatie, maar een oprecht teken van goede wil.

She saw the rude gesture as a provocation to start an argument.

Ze vatte het grove gebaar op als een provocatie om ruzie te beginnen.

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