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provocation meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of provocation at MeaningMonkey.org. provocation meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.PROVOCATION noun
Definition of provocation (noun)
- unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
- synonyms: aggravation, irritation
- something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action
- synonyms: incitation, incitement
- needed encouragement
- "the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation"
- synonyms: incitement
Source: Princeton University Wordnet