provocation

Rank #8835 in frequency

Meanings & Definitions

noun

"The teacher told the students that hitting back is wrong, even after provocation"

"Without any provocation, the dog started barking loudly"

"Ignore his comments; they're just meant as provocation"

"Why did you respond with anger to such a minor provocation?"

"She remained calm despite the constant provocation from her classmates"

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