- 1. n. The act of provoking, or causing vexation or, anger. Source: opted
- 2. n. That which provokes, or excites anger; the cause of resentment; as, to give provocation. Source: opted
- 3. n. Incitement; stimulus; as, provocation to mirth. Source: opted
- 4. 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. Source: opted
- 5. n. unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment Source: wordnet
- 6. n. something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action Source: wordnet
- 7. n. needed encouragement Source: wordnet
- 8. Such prior insult or injury as may be supposed, under thecircumstances, to create hot blood, and to excuse an assault made inretort or redress. Source: adambom
- 9. n:100 n. needed encouragement Source: ecdict
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