provocation

noun
UK: /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/
US: /ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪʃən/

  1. Action or speech that makes someone angry, often intentionally.

    1. He hit the other boy without any provocation.
    2. The police said they were acting under extreme provocation when they fired the shots.

  2. Something that causes a reaction, especially anger or sexual desire.

    1. Her revealing outfit was seen as a provocation by some.
    2. The article was a clear provocation, intended to stir up controversy.

Synonyms

irritation annoyance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "provocation" in English means: Action or speech that makes someone angry, often intentionally., Something that causes a reaction, especially anger or sexual desire..

The phonetic transcription of "provocation" is /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "provocation": irritation, annoyance.

Example usage of "provocation": "He hit the other boy without any provocation.". More examples on the page.