Provocation

Synonyms of provocation

• incentive
• stimulus
• incitement

Antonyms of provocation

• calm
• peace
• tranquility

Collocations of provocation

violent behavior

Frequency: 70 %

The provocation led to a display of violent behavior.

angry response

Frequency: 65 %

Her provocation resulted in an angry response from him.

verbal altercation

Frequency: 60 %

The provocation escalated into a heated verbal altercation.

physical confrontation

Frequency: 55 %

The provocation almost led to a physical confrontation.

emotional response

Frequency: 50 %

Her provocation triggered an emotional response in him.

Idiomatic Expressions for provocation

• Phrase: throw fuel on the fire
  Meaning: to worsen a situation by provoking or aggravating it
  Usage: His comments only threw fuel on the fire, escalating the argument further.