provocation, n.
(provocations)
freq. cnt. 1
(provocations)
freq. cnt. 1
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
aggravation irritation provocation
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needed encouragement
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
incitement provocation
sample sentences
"the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation"
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something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action
<noun.motive>
incitation incitement provocation