provocation

Definition of Provocation in English :

1. aggravation, irritation, provocation

unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

2. incitation, incitement, provocation

something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action

3. incitement, provocation

needed encouragement

Example Sentences:
'the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Provocation

noun

1.

the act of provoking or inciting

2.

something that causes indignation, anger, etc

3. English criminal law

words or conduct that incite a person to attack another

noun

1.

an act or instance of provoking

2.

something that provokes; esp., a cause of resentment or irritation

n.

1. The act of provoking or inciting.

2. Something that provokes.