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provocation
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provocation in WordNet English dictionary
noun
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
aggravation
irritation
provocation
something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action
incitement
incitation
provocation
needed encouragement
"the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation"
provocation
incitement
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