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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

provocation

/ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does provocation mean?

noun

The act of provoking or the state of being provoked; an action or statement that is intended to provoke or annoy someone.

Example

"The politician's provocative speech sparked widespread outrage."

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