Word
Provocation
How many syllables?
4 Syllables
How it's divided?
prov-o-ca-tion
Definition
- 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]
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