provocation

ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən
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Translation of provocation into Russian

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Noun

1.

annoying incident

something that causes anger or annoyance
  • The loud music was a provocation to the neighbors.Громкая музыка была провокацией для соседей.
2.

deliberate teasing

act of provoking someone to react emotionally
  • His provocation led to an unexpected outburst.Его провокация привела к неожиданному всплеску эмоций.
3.

stimulus

something that incites, instigates, or induces
  • The aggressive policy served as a provocation for war..Агрессивная политика послужила провокацией к войне
4.

incitement

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words or actions inciting someone to attack
Rare
  • The provocation was enough to start a fight.Эта провокация была достаточной, чтобы начать драку.
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Expressions with provocation: examples in English and translations in Russian

по малейшему поводу
при малейшей провокации
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
провокацияnf. - provokatsiya

With enough provocation, anyone can lose control and act irrationally.

При достаточной провокации любой может потерять контроль и действовать неразумно.

He kept his countenance despite the provocation, refusing to respond with anger or sarcasm.

Он сохранял самообладание, несмотря на провокации, отказываясь отвечать гневом или сарказмом.

подстрекательствоnn. - podstrekatel'stvo

Unfortunately, there are some groups in the Islamic world, whose actions are aimed at incitement and provocation and separatism.

К сожалению, в исламском мире также существуют течения, ряд действий которых направлен на подстрекательство и сепаратизм.

According to the Convention, public provocation must be committed unlawfully and intentionally.

Согласно Конвенции, публичное подстрекательство должно совершаться незаконно и умышленно.

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Other translations for provocation:

  • провоцированиеnn.
  • провокационный актnm.
  • провокационный характерnm.
  • раздражениеnn.
  • вызываниеnn.

provocation: Examples and translations in context

He showed judicious restraint by not reacting to the provocation immediately.

Он проявил благоразумную сдержанность, не реагируя сразу на провокацию.

He tried to keep calm but eventually lashed out in response to the provocation.

Он пытался сохранять спокойствие, но в конце концов набросился в ответ на провокацию.

Despite the provocation, they took the high road and responded with kindness.

Несмотря на провокацию, они повели себя достойно и ответили добротой.

Retaliation is sometimes seen as a natural response to provocation or injury.

Месть иногда рассматривается как естественная реакция на провокацию или обиду.

The artist's controversial exhibition crossed the line between provocation and offense for many viewers.

Скандальная выставка художника переступила черту между провокацией и оскорблением для многих зрителей.

In a litigious society, people often resort to lawsuits at the slightest provocation.

В конфликтном обществе люди часто прибегают к судам по малейшей провокации.

It is safe to assume that there was provocation on both sides.

Изначально было ясно, что будут провокации с обеих сторон.

Not respond in any shape or form to any provocation.

Не реагировать, в какой либо форме на любую провокацию.

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