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provocation

/ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

noun

prowokacja

/prɔvɔˈkat͡sja/· rzeczownik
Also
podżeganie(n)
Definition

Action or speech that makes someone annoyed or angry, especially deliberately.

Examples
He reacted violently to the slightest provocation, which often led to arguments.
Reagował gwałtownie na najmniejszą prowokację, co często prowadziło do kłótni.
Her comments were a clear provocation, designed to upset the other speaker.
Jej uwagi były wyraźną prowokacją, mającą na celu zdenerwowanie drugiego mówcy.
Synonyms
incitementinstigationannoyance
Collocations
act of provocationwithout provocationdeliberate provocation
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