Noun Definition
provocation
1.Definition: needed encouragement
"The result was a provocation of vigorous investigation"
Related Noun(s):incitement
Category: General2.Definition: something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action
Related Noun(s):incitation, incitement
Category: General3.Definition: unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
Related Noun(s):aggravation, irritation
Category: General