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  1. provocation:


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Detailed Synonyms for provocation in English

provocation:

provocation [the ~] noun

  1. the provocation
    the provocation
  2. the provocation
    – unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment 1
    the aggravation; the provocation; the irritation
    – unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment 1
  3. the provocation
    – needed encouragement 1
    the provocation; the incitement
    – needed encouragement 1
    • provocation [the ~] noun
      • the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation1
    • incitement [the ~] noun
  4. the provocation
    – something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action 1
    the provocation; the incitement; the incitation
    – something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action 1

Alternate Synonyms for "provocation":


Related Definitions for "provocation":

  1. unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment1
  2. needed encouragement1
    • the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation1
  3. something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action1