Provocation Definition & Meaning
provocation
- noun
- unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
- something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action
- needed encouragement; "the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation"
"Provocation" in song lyrics
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"The filament better get the opposite of light provocation"
Atoms Family — Oceans of Confusion -
"I apply strict discipline, citizen Smif scribblin' liberation provocation"
Jehst — Citizen Smif -
"Pas de mains en l'air, aucune provocation"
Oxmo Puccino — On Danse Pas
Words that rhyme with provocation
Usage tips for "provocation"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does provocation mean?
- unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action needed encouragement; "the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation"
- What part of speech is provocation?
- Provocation is a noun.
- How many definitions does provocation have?
- Provocation has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).