provocation

ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən
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Translation of provocation from English into Swedish

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Noun

1.

annoying incident

something that causes anger or annoyance
  • The loud music was a provocation to the neighbors.Den höga musiken var en provokation för grannarna.
2.

deliberate teasing

act of provoking someone to react emotionally
  • His provocation led to an unexpected outburst.Hans provokation ledde till ett oväntat utbrott.
3.

stimulus

something that incites, instigates, or induces
  • The aggressive policy served as a provocation for war..Den aggressiva politiken fungerade som en provokation för krig
4.

incitement

Rare
words or actions inciting someone to attack
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  • The provocation was enough to start a fight.Provokationen var tillräcklig för att starta ett slagsmål.
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Expressions with provocation: examples in English and translations in Swedish

vid minsta provokation
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
provokationnmf.

The constant noise outside was a provocation that disturbed our meeting.

Det ständiga oväsendet utanför var en provokation som störde vårt möte.

His sour temper flared up at the slightest provocation during meetings.

Hans sura humör blossade upp vid minsta lilla provokation under mötena.

uppmaningnmf.

The advantage of the term 'provocation' is that it is new.

Fördelen med begreppet "uppmaning" är att det är nytt.

In addition, I am of the opinion that the word 'provocation' is wrong.

Dessutom anser jag inte att ordet "uppmaning" är rätt.

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Other translations for provocation:

  • brottsprovokationn.
  • uppviglingnmf.
  • provocera

provocation: Examples and translations in context

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

Trots provokationen undvek hon att reagera hämndlystet för att bevara freden.

His rude comments were a clear provocation to everyone in the room.

Hans oförskämda kommentarer var en tydlig provokation mot alla i rummet.

His delayed response was a provocation that upset the customer.

Hans fördröjda svar var en provokation som gjorde kunden upprörd.

The teasing was a provocation that eventually led to a fight.

Retandet var en provokation som till slut ledde till slagsmål.

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

Hans leende var ingen provokation utan ett genuint tecken på välvilja.

His harsh words acted as a provocation during the peaceful meeting.

Hans hårda ord fungerade som en provokation under det annars fredliga mötet.

Her temper tends to flare out at the slightest provocation.

Hennes humör har en tendens att explodera vid minsta provokation.

The advertisement was a provocation designed to attract customers' attention.

Reklamen var en medveten provokation för att fånga kundernas uppmärksamhet.

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