The meaning of PROVOCATION is the act of provoking : incitement. How to use provocation in a sentence.

PROVOCATION definition: 1. an action or statement that is intended to make someone angry: 2. an action or statement that…. Learn more.

Definition of provocation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

PROVOCATION definition: the act of provoking. provoking. See examples of provocation used in a sentence.

Pam shrieked in surprise when the cat leapt onto her without provocation. I knew I wasn't speeding, so as far as I could tell—the officer pulled me over without provocation.

• Although there was no question of rising to it, the means of provocation were ingenious. • I shall recommend ways of keeping cool in the face of severe provocation.

Provocation is an action or statement intended to deliberately annoy, anger, or challenge someone, often to provoke a reaction or response. It can be verbal or behavioral.

'Provocation' means action or speech that makes someone angry or annoyed, especially deliberately, or the act of provoking.

Provocation, when discussed in the field of psychology, refers to actions, stimuli, or situations that elicit emotional, behavioral, or cognitive responses from individuals.

the act of provoking or causing an often violent or strong reaction: [uncountable] The dictator attacked without provocation. [countable] numerous provocations that he used as an excuse to …