Provocation: meaning, definitions and examples
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provocation
[ หprษv.ษหkeษช.สษn ]
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.
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.
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:
๐ต๐น provocaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคธเคพเคตเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Provokation
๐ฎ๐ฉ provokasi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะฒะพะบะฐััั
๐ต๐ฑ prowokacja
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ็บ (ใกใใใฏใค)
๐ซ๐ท provocation
๐ช๐ธ provocaciรณn
๐น๐ท provokasyon
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุณุชูุฒุงุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ provokace
๐ธ๐ฐ provokรกcia
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ก (tiวoxรฌn)
๐ธ๐ฎ provokacija
๐ฎ๐ธ รถgrun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะฐะฝะดะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษxribat
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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