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   provocation

   /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately: "you should remain calm and not respond to provocation" Similar goadingproddingegging onincitementrousingstirringstimulationpromptinginducementencouragementurginginspirationstimuluspressureannoyanceirritationnettlingagitationvexationbeing rubbed up the wrong wayharassmentplaguingmolestationteasingtauntingtormentaffrontinsultsinformal:hassleaggravation
   • ▪ action or speech held to be likely to prompt physical retaliation: "the assault had taken place under provocation" Similar goadingproddingegging onincitementrousingstirringstimulationpromptinginducementencouragementurginginspirationstimuluspressureannoyanceirritationnettlingagitationvexationbeing rubbed up the wrong wayharassmentplaguingmolestationteasingtauntingtormentaffrontinsultsinformal:hassleaggravation
   • 2. the action of arousing sexual desire or interest, especially deliberately: "walking with deliberate provocation, she struck a pose, then giggled"
   • 3. testing to elicit a particular response or reflex: "twenty patients had a high increase of serum gastrin after provocation with secretin"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin provocatio(n-), from the verb provocare (see provoke).

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   Learn the meaning of provocation as the act of provoking or something that provokes, arouses, or stimulates. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for provocation.

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   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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   Provocation is the act of provoking someone — doing something just to get a reaction. During election season, opponents sometimes use provocation to try to ruin one another's reputation. However, sometimes it backfires and the one doing the provoking, looking like a bully, loses votes.

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   Provocation is a noun that means a reason for someone to react angrily, violently, or emotionally. It can also mean something that causes indignation, anger, or irritation. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of provocation.

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   Provocation is the act of doing or saying something deliberately to make somebody angry or upset. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, with synonyms, pronunciation and pictures.