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English to English noun
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unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment |  | source: wordnet30
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something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action |  | source: wordnet30
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needed encouragement |  | Example: the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation
source: wordnet30
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The act of provoking, or causing vexation or, anger. |  | source: webster1913
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