provocation

Provocation is a synonym of pique.

As nouns the difference between provocation and pique

is that provocation is the act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something while pique is a kind of ribbed or corded fabric.

Provocation is a synonym of prodding.

As nouns the difference between provocation and prodding

is that provocation is the act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something while prodding is the act of giving a prod.

As a verb prodding is

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Incentive is a related term of provocation.

As a verb incentive

is .

As a noun provocation is

the act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something.

As nouns the difference between provocation and instigation

is that provocation is the act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something while instigation is the act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; especially to evil or wickedness.

As nouns the difference between goad and provocation

is that goad is a long, pointed stick used to prod animals while provocation is the act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something.

As a verb goad

is to prod with a goad.

As nouns the difference between provocation and affront

is that provocation is the act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something while affront is an open or intentional offense, slight, or insult.

As a verb affront is

to insult intentionally, especially openly.

Provocation is a synonym of stimulus.

As nouns the difference between provocation and stimulus

is that provocation is the act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something while stimulus is .

Ground is a related term of provocation.

As nouns the difference between ground and provocation

is that ground is (senseid)(uncountable) the surface of the earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground while provocation is the act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something.

As a verb ground

is to connect (an electrical conductor or device) to a ground or ground can be (grind).

As an adjective ground

is crushed, or reduced to small particles.

As nouns the difference between taunt and provocation

is that taunt is a scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery while provocation is the act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something.

As a verb taunt

is to make fun of (someone); to (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

As an adjective taunt

is (nautical) very high or tall.

As nouns the difference between provocation and temptation

is that provocation is the act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something while temptation is the act of tempting.