🔥provocation

Meaning

An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.

Example Sentences

His rude comment was a clear provocation.

Example Expressions

without provocation

Synonyms

incitement, instigation, stimulus, irritation, annoyance

Antonyms

calm, peace, comfort

Collocations

act of provocation, political provocation, sheer provocation, deliberate provocation