provocation
(noun)
noun
1. unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
Similar word(s): aggravation, irritation
Definition categories: act, aggression
2. something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action
Similar word(s): incitation, incitement
Definition categories: motive
3. needed encouragement
- the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation
Similar word(s): incitement
Definition categories: communication, encouragement
Sentences with provocation as a noun:
- When it's time to check for provocation ask the patient about what makes their chief complaint better or worse.