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Provocation: meaning, definitions and examples

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provocation

 

[ หŒprษ’v.ษ™หˆkeษช.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in psychology

The action of provoking or inciting a person to anger or strong feelings.

Synonyms

incentive, instigation, stimulation

Examples of usage

  • The article was seen as a deliberate provocation by the government.
  • Her behavior was a direct provocation to her colleagues.
Context #2 | Noun

in law

An act or speech that makes someone annoyed or angry, especially deliberately.

Synonyms

aggravation, annoyance, irritation

Examples of usage

  • She was found guilty of assault and provocation.
  • The defense argued that the killing was done in the heat of passion and provoked by the victim.
Context #3 | Noun

general

Something that provokes, arouses, or stimulates.

Synonyms

challenge, incitement, stimulus

Examples of usage

  • The movie is full of provocation and controversy.
  • His paintings are known for their boldness and provocation.

Translations

Translations of the word "provocation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น provocaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เค•เคธเคพเคตเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Provokation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ provokasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะฒะพะบะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prowokacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒ‘็™บ (ใกใ‚‡ใ†ใฏใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท provocation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ provocaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท provokasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๋ฐœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชูุฒุงุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ provokace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ provokรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‘่ก… (tiวŽoxรฌn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ provokacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถgrun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฐะฝะดะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒ•แƒแƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™xribat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ provocaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'provocation' originates from the Latin word 'provocatio', which means 'a calling forth'. In the English language, the term has evolved to encompass the act of inciting or stimulating someone's emotions, particularly anger or strong feelings. The concept of provocation has been studied in psychology, law, and general discourse, highlighting its diverse applications in different fields.

See also: provocateur, provocative, provocatively, provoke, provoker, provoking, provokingly, unprovoked.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,798, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.