provocation

[Prov`o*ca·tion]

A provocation makes someone angry or sometimes even violent. Telling a professional boxer how ugly he is would be considered a provocation one that might get you punched in the face.

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The act of provoking, or causing vexation or, anger.

Noun
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

Noun
needed encouragement; "the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation"

Noun
something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action

n.
The act of provoking, or causing vexation or, anger.

n.
That which provokes, or excites anger; the cause of resentment; as, to give provocation.

n.
Incitement; stimulus; as, provocation to mirth.

n.
Such prior insult or injury as may be supposed, under the circumstances, to create hot blood, and to excuse an assault made in retort or redress.

n.
An appeal to a court. [A Latinism]

Provocation

Prov`o*ca"tion , n. [F. provocation, L. provocatio. See Provoke.] 1. The act of provoking, or causing vexation or, anger. Fabyan. 2. That which provokes, or excites anger; the cause of resentment; as, to give provocation. Paley. 3. Incitement; stimulus; as, provocation to mirth. 4. (Law) Such prior insult or injury as may be supposed, under the circumstances, to create hot blood, and to excuse an assault made in retort or redress. 5. An appeal to a court. [A Latinism] [Obs.] Ayliffe.

The act of provoking, or causing vexation or, anger.

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