provocation
UK/ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃn/US/.prɒvә'keiʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
An action or words deliberately meant to anger or annoy someone.
挑衅；激怒；刺激
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedprovoke + -ation = the act of provoking — something that calls a reaction (usually anger) forth. Often used in legal contexts: acting "under provocation."
Root voc still carries 54 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.deliberate provocation蓄意挑衅
- 2.act of provocation挑衅行为
- 3.under provocation在被激怒下
- 4.without provocation无端地
Example Sentences
- 1.
He hit back only after extreme provocation.
- 2.
The troops were ordered not to fire without provocation.