provocation

language: en

definitions

  1. noun
    the action of making someone angry or annoyed; a stimulus that incites a reaction
    en: the action of making someone angry or annoyed; a stimulus that incites a reaction
  2. noun
    a stimulus that incites a reaction, especially an emotional one
    en: a stimulus that incites a reaction, especially an emotional one

examples

  1. His words were a provocation.

    His words were a provocation.

  2. The noise was a provocation.

    The noise was a provocation.