provocation

Letters that make provocation

a, o, n, p, c, r, t, i, v are letters that make 'provocation'

Words within provocation

ti, PR, OV, vocation, oca, at, Ro, Provo, on, pro, cat, CAT, CA, cation, Io, ion, At, Ca, Pr, Ti are words within 'provocation'


3 possible definitions for 'provocation'

Provocation as "something that incites or provokes, a means of arousing or stirring to action"

Under this definition, provocation is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

incitement, incitation have the same meaning as 'provocation'

provocation as a type

'provocation' can be a type of psychic energy, mental energy.

Types of provocation

signal is a type of provocation.

Derivatives of provocation

incite, stir up, egg on, motivate, actuate, enkindle, kindle, stimulate, provoke, set off, instigate, evoke, propel, prompt, arouse, elicit, raise, fire, prod, call forth, kick up, move are derivatives of 'provocation'.


Provocation as "needed encouragement"

Under this definition, provocation is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

incitement has the same meaning as provocation

provocation as a type

'provocation' can be a type of encouragement.

Types of provocation

subornation is a type of provocation.

Derivatives of provocation

motivate, actuate, stimulate, provoke, incite, propel, prompt, move are derivatives of 'provocation'.

Example of provocation used within this context

"the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation"


Provocation as "unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment"

Under this definition, provocation is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

aggravation, irritation have the same meaning as 'provocation'

provocation as a type

'provocation' can be a type of aggression.

Types of provocation

taunting, aggro, last straw, twit, taunt are types of 'provocation'.

Derivatives of provocation

vex, provoke, beset, get at, nettle, chivy, chevvy, molest, bother, devil, nark, gravel, irritate, get to, harry, harass, rile, rag, aggravate, exacerbate, exasperate, annoy, chivvy, hassle, chevy, plague, chafe are derivatives of 'provocation'.



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