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provocation
/ ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən /
noun
- the act of provoking or inciting
- something that causes indignation, anger, etc
- English criminal law words or conduct that incite a person to attack another
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Other Words From
- provo·cation·al adjective
- nonprov·o·cation noun
- over·provo·cation noun
- preprov·o·cation noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of provocation1
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Example Sentences
And then he went on a tear in early 2013, creating one provocation after another, seemingly every day for more than two months.
Without any evidence or provocation, she attacks Swamp Thing—and then gets beaten in the only fight she has in the issue.
The provocation is likely to end any hesitation in Britain over launching strikes against ISIS in Iraq.
The provocation of a severe asthma attack after a cold is a well-known and well-traveled path to serious illness.
None were killed and Ukraine called the incident an attempt at a provocation.
Never, upon any account, or under any provocation, return rudeness by rudeness.
One thing is certain: Robert was in no aggressive mood, and would not have resumed hostilities without really serious provocation.
Perhaps they killed under great provocation, in the heat of passion.
The tremendous armies and monstrous navies have become far more a provocation and danger than a defense.
Frances swallowed down a lump in her throat, which was far too apt to come there on small provocation.
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