provocation (Meaning)
provocation (n)
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action
needed encouragement
Synonyms & Antonyms of provocation
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Antonyms:
No strong antonyms found.
Synonyms:
- induction
- exasperation
- aggravation
- annoyance
- nuisance
- enticement
- headache
- frustration
- prod
- spur
- inspiration
- jog
- irritant
- lure
- goad
- galvanization
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
provocation Sentence Examples
- Her constant insults were a deliberate provocation aimed at starting an argument.
- The soldiers showed remarkable restraint in the face of relentless provocation from the enemy.
- His refusal to comply with the rules was seen as a provocation by the authorities.
- The provocative behavior of the protesters led to a confrontation with law enforcement.
- She ignored his attempts at provocation, choosing instead to remain calm and composed.
- The journalist's article was intended as a provocation, stirring controversy and debate.
- The provocation from her classmates made her feel isolated and unwelcome.
- Despite numerous provocations, he remained steadfast in his commitment to peace.
- The coach warned the players against retaliating in response to provocation from the opposing team.
- The company viewed the competitor's aggressive marketing campaign as a provocation and responded with a strategic countermove.
FAQs About the word provocation
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment, something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action, needed encouragement
stimulation,excitement, stimulus, motivation, encouragement, incitation, instigation, inducement, stimulant, incitement
subduing,subduing,,
Her constant insults were a deliberate provocation aimed at starting an argument.
The soldiers showed remarkable restraint in the face of relentless provocation from the enemy.
His refusal to comply with the rules was seen as a provocation by the authorities.
The provocative behavior of the protesters led to a confrontation with law enforcement.
