How To Spell provocation?
How to Pronounce provocation?
Correct pronunciation for the word "provocation" is [pɹɒvəkˈe͡ɪʃən], [pɹɒvəkˈeɪʃən], [p_ɹ_ɒ_v_ə_k_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n].
Definition of provocation
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The act of provoking; anything that excites anger; incitement.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
What are the misspellings for provocation?
What are similar-sounding words for provocation?
What is the adjective for provocation?
The adjective form of the word "provocation" is "provocative".
Usage over time for provocation:
This graph shows how "provocation" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of provocation?
The plural of the "provocation" can be the "provocations".
What is the singular form of provocation?
The singular of the "provocation" can be the "provocation".
Synonyms for Provocation:
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n.
• challenge, defiance- dare .
- compunction ,
- evocation ,
- generation ,
- drive ,
- force ,
- factor ,
- execution ,
- grounds ,
- enforcement ,
- compulsion ,
- action ,
- inspiration ,
- effectuation ,
- elicitation ,
- basis .
- impulsion ,
- goading ,
- induction ,
- fermentation ,
- catalyst ,
- enticement ,
- fomentation ,
- energy ,
- fire ,
- facilitation .
- indignation ,
- exasperation ,
- harassment ,
- annoyance ,
- inflammation ,
- arousal ,
- discomposure ,
- bother ,
- exacerbation ,
- disturbance ,
- enragement .
- fuel .
- food .
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Resources
- Correct spelling for provocation [Infographic] | Spellchecker.net
- provocation - English spelling dictionary
- Provocation | Definition of provocation by Merriam-Webster
- Provocation definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
- Provocation | Definition of provocation at Dictionary.com
- Provocation dictionary definition | provocation defined