provocation

• Substantiv, das eine Handlung, Äußerung oder ein Verhalten bezeichnet, die bzw. das darauf abzielt, bei jemandem Wut, Ärger oder eine Reaktion auszulösen; auch der Anlass oder Auslöser solcher Reaktionen.

A noun referring to an action, statement, or behavior that is intended to anger, annoy, or stir someone into a reaction.

1. Unfriendly behavior causing angerB2formal

   Actions or words that are deliberately unfriendly and intended to make someone angry or upset.

   Provokation

   • He reacted violently to the constant provocation from his rival.
   • The police warned the crowd not to respond to any provocation.
   • Her calm demeanor remained unshaken despite the provocation.

   Synonymeaffrontaggravationgoadingharassmentincitementinsulttaunt

   Antonymeappeasementconciliationpacificationsoothing

2. Something that incites actionB2formal

   An event, statement, or action that stirs someone into doing something, often in a reactionary way.

   Provokation

   • The insult was the provocation that started the argument.
   • The government saw the protest as a direct provocation.
   • His speech served as a provocation for the crowd to take action.

   Synonymeencouragementgoadimpetusincentiveincitementinducementinstigationmotivationprodspurstimulustrigger

3. Needed encouragementC1informal

   A stimulus or push that is necessary to motivate someone to act or respond.

   Notwendiger Anreiz

   • She needed a little provocation to finally speak her mind.
   • The challenge was the provocation he needed to start training.
   • A bit of friendly provocation can sometimes bring out the best in people.

   Synonymeencouragementgoadincentiveincitementmotivationprodpushspurstimulus

   Antonymedeterrentdiscouragementdisincentivehindrance