PROVOCATION Synonyms
There are 17 synonyms of the word
provocation.
(exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word provocation. (close relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word provocation. (close relations)
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Definition of PROVOCATION
Definition of PROVOCATION
Best Alternative Words for PROVOCATION
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | incitement | nounn | ||||
| 2 | aggravation | nounn | ||||
| 3 | irritation | nounn | ||||
| 4 | annoyance | nounn | ||||
| 5 | challenge | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 6 | goad | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 7 | impulse | nounn | ||||
| 8 | incentive | nounn | ||||
| 9 | inducement | nounn | ||||
| 10 | instigation | nounn | ||||
| 11 | prodding | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 12 | spur | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 13 | stimulus | nounn | ||||
| 14 | stirring | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 15 | temptation | nounn | ||||
| 16 | vexation | nounn | ||||
| 17 | incitation | nounn |
Best Hypernyms For PROVOCATION
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
provocation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
encouragement
aggression
coercion
enticement
incitement
inducement
instigation
motivation
stimulation
Phrases (2)
mental energypsychic energy
