word
Provocation
Prah-vuh-KAY-shuhn
/ˌprɑːvʌˈkeɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
provocation
Dictionary meaning
Unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment.
Examples
- The result was a provocation of vigorous investigation.
Synonyms: aggravation
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