English to English noun
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unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment | | source: wordnet30
2 |
something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action | | source: wordnet30
3 |
needed encouragement | | Example: the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation
source: wordnet30
4 |
The act of provoking, or causing vexation or, anger. | | source: webster1913
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