737+ Words that rhyme with provocation

Provocation is a 4-syllable word with 500 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are avocation, abdication, allocation. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of 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"

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Examples of "provocation" in 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

What do these rhymes mean?

abdication
a formal resignation and renunciation of powers the act of abdicating
affrication
the conversion of a simple stop consonant into an affricate
allocation
a share set aside for a specific purpose the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning
altercation
noisy quarrel
avocation
an auxiliary activity

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "provocation" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like avocation, abdication, allocation create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "provocation" has 4 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with provocation?
Words that rhyme with provocation include: avocation, abdication, allocation, affrication, altercation, application, bifurcation, convocation, adjudication, codification, and 490 more.
How many syllables does provocation have?
Provocation has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with provocation?
There are 737 words that rhyme with provocation: 500 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for provocation in a song?
The strongest rhymes for provocation in songwriting are avocation, abdication, allocation. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with provocation?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with provocation include avocation, abdication, allocation, affrication, altercation. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: creation, nation; 1-syllable: location, cetacean; 2-syllable: avocation, abdication. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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