Definition provocation in American English

provocation noun

[countable/uncountable] noun

/ˌprɑvəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

something that causes you to react in an angry or violent way, often something that is intended to cause such a reaction

Example

The attack was an act of provocation by opponents of the peace process.

Synonyms and related words

cause catalyst source

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