provocation

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

countable uncountable

The act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something / Something that provokes; a provocative act

Japanese Meaning

誰かに対して挑発的な行為を行い、感情や行動を引き出すこと。 / 相手を煽って不満や怒りを誘発する行為。

His repeated provocation eventually led to a physical confrontation.

彼の繰り返される挑発がついに暴力沙汰を引き起こした。

Sense（1）

The act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something

Sense（2）

Something that provokes; a provocative act

Sense（3）

provocations

（ plural ）