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- [prov-uh-key-shuh n]
- /ˌprɒv əˈkeɪ ʃən/
- /ˌprɒv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [prov-uh-key-shuh n]
- /ˌprɒv əˈkeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of provocation word
- noun provocation the act of provoking. 1
- noun provocation something that incites, instigates, angers, or irritates. 1
- noun provocation Criminal Law. words or conduct leading to killing in hot passion and without deliberation. 1
- noun provocation sthg that incites action 1
- variable noun provocation If you describe a person's action as provocation or a provocation, you mean that it is a reason for someone else to react angrily, violently, or emotionally. 0
- noun provocation the act of provoking or inciting 0
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Origin of provocation
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin prōvocātiōn- (stem of prōvocātiō) a calling forth, equivalent to prōvocāt(us) (past participle of prōvocāre to provoke; see -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Provocation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
provocation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for provocation
noun provocation
- activation — to make active; cause to function or act.
- actuation — to incite or move to action; impel; motivate: actuated by selfish motives.
- actuations — to incite or move to action; impel; motivate: actuated by selfish motives.
- aggravation — the act of aggravating, or making worse, or the condition of being aggravated
- aggro — Aggro is the difficulties and problems that are involved in something.
Antonyms for provocation
noun provocation
- appeasement — Appeasement means giving people what they want to prevent them from harming you or being angry with you.
- mollification — to soften in feeling or temper, as a person; pacify; appease.
- mediation — action in mediating between parties, as to effect an agreement or reconciliation.
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