How do you pronounce provocation?

provocation is pronounced as /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/.

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provocation

🔥provocation

noun

/ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provisory provocative

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

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