Provocation Definition & Meaning

provocation
noun
  1. unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
  2. something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action
  3. needed encouragement; "the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation"

"Provocation" in song lyrics

See how provocation is used in real songs:

  • "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

Usage tips for "provocation"

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