Definition of provocation Provocation

/pɹɑˌvʌkejˈʃʌn/ - [pravukeyshun] - prov•o•ca•tion

We found 13 definitions of provocation from 5 different sources.

What does provocation mean?

Noun Plural: provocations
provocation - needed encouragement; "the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation"
		incitement
		encouragement the expression of approval and support
provocation - something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action
		incitement, incitation
		mental energy, psychic energy an actuating force or factor
provocation - unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
		aggravation, irritation
		aggression violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked
		aggro (informal British usage) aggravation or aggression; "I skipped it because it was too much aggro"
		last straw the final irritation that stretches your patience beyond the limit

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provocation (Noun)
The act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something.
provocation (Noun)
Something that provokes; a provocative act.
provocation (Noun)
The second step in OPQRST regarding the investigation of what makes the symptoms MOI or NOI improve or deteriorate.

provocation (n.)
The act of provoking, or causing vexation or, anger.
provocation (n.)
That which provokes, or excites anger; the cause of resentment; as, to give provocation.
provocation (n.)
Incitement; stimulus; as, provocation to mirth.
provocation (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.
provocation (n.)
An appeal to a court. [A Latinism]