PROVOCATION

/ˌpɹɒvəˈkeɪʃən/ Scrabble 18 Words With Friends 22

Scrabble letter values: P3R1O1V4O1C3A1T1I1O1N1 = 18

Definition

  1. noun unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment. — synonyms: aggravation, irritation
  2. noun something that incites or provokes. — synonyms: incitement, incitation
  3. noun needed encouragement. — synonyms: incitement

Examples

  • “a means of arousing or stirring to action”
  • “the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation”
  • “When it's time to check for provocation ask the patient about what makes their chief complaint better or worse.”

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