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Vocabulary Entry
provocation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
An action or speech that makes someone angry or annoyed.
Example Sentences
"The provocation led to a heated argument between the two friends."
"His comments were intended as a provocation to spark a debate."
"She didn't mean to cause provocation, but her words struck a nerve."
V
verb
To cause or incite someone to act or react, often in an angry or emotional way.
Example Sentences
"His reckless behavior provokes others to react defensively."
"The artist's work is designed to provoke thought and discussion."
"She tried to provoke a response from the audience during her speech."