Meaning & Definition of Provocation in English
English⟶
Provocation
/prɑvəkeʃən/
noun
1. Unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
synonym:
- aggravation,
- irritation,
- provocation
2. Something that incites or provokes
- A means of arousing or stirring to action
synonym:
- incitement,
- incitation,
- provocation
3. Needed encouragement
- "The result was a provocation of vigorous investigation"
synonym:
- provocation,
- incitement
Examples of using
All the photographs and videos of the aeroplane dropping teddy bears are claimed to be falsification and provocation by Belarusian authorities.
He's a master of provocation.