provocation

/pɹˌɑvəkˈeɪʃən/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
2. something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action
3. needed encouragement
   “the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation”

Synonyms for provocation

• aggravation
• irritation
• incitement
• incitation

Words that rhyme with provocation

• operation
• variation
• representation
• separation
• association
• derivation
• elevation
• inclination
• preparation
• application
• combination
• concentration
• formation
• foundation
• generation
• irritation
• organisation
• organization
• presentation
• radiation
• regulation
• relaxation
• replication
• reservation
• restoration
• translation
• accommodation
• administration
• animation
• assimilation