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Definition of Provocation
1. Noun. Unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment.
Exact synonyms: Aggravation, Irritation
Specialized synonyms: Aggro, Last Straw, Taunt, Taunting, Twit
Generic synonyms: Aggression
Derivative terms: Aggravate, Irritate, Provoke
Specialized synonyms: Aggro, Last Straw, Taunt, Taunting, Twit
Generic synonyms: Aggression
Derivative terms: Aggravate, Irritate, Provoke
2. Noun. Something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action.
Exact synonyms: Incitation, Incitement
Generic synonyms: Mental Energy, Psychic Energy
Specialized synonyms: Signal
Derivative terms: Incite, Incite, Incite, Incite, Provoke, Provoke, Provoke
Generic synonyms: Mental Energy, Psychic Energy
Specialized synonyms: Signal
Derivative terms: Incite, Incite, Incite, Incite, Provoke, Provoke, Provoke
3. Noun. Needed encouragement. "The result was a provocation of vigorous investigation"
Exact synonyms: Incitement
Generic synonyms: Encouragement
Specialized synonyms: Subornation
Derivative terms: Incite, Provoke
Generic synonyms: Encouragement
Specialized synonyms: Subornation
Derivative terms: Incite, Provoke
Definition of Provocation
1. n. The act of provoking, or causing vexation or, anger.
Definition of Provocation
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