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Provocation
ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃn
Provocation definitions
noun
provocation
provocations
- action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately
"you should remain calm and not respond to provocation"
goading prodding egging on incitement rousing stirring stimulation prompting inducement encouragement urging inspiration stimulus pressure- action or speech held to be likely to prompt physical retaliation
"the assault had taken place under provocation"
- the action of arousing sexual desire or interest, especially deliberately
"walking with deliberate provocation, she struck a pose, then giggled"
- testing to elicit a particular response or reflex
"twenty patients had a high increase of serum gastrin after provocation with secretin"