provocation
/ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən/
UK: /ˌpɹɒvəˈkeɪʃən/
provocation
English
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Definition
The act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something.
Etymology
From Middle English provocacioun, from Old French provocacion, from Late Latin prōvocātiō, prōvocātiōnem, from Latin prōvocō. Doublet of provokatsiya.
Example Sentences
- "When it's time to check for provocation, ask the patient about what makes their chief complaint better or worse."
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