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PROVOCATIONS Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word provocations. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word provocations. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PROVOCATIONS

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incitement
nounn
noun

• an act of urging on or spurring on or rousing to action or instigating

• needed encouragement

• something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action

• the act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion

aggravation
nounn
noun

• an exasperated feeling of annoyance

• unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

• action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse

incitation
nounn
noun

• something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action

• an act of urging on or spurring on or rousing to action or instigating

irritation
nounn
noun

• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

• a sudden outburst of anger

• (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation

• the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland

• an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress

• unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

• the act of troubling or annoying someone

Best Hypernyms For PROVOCATIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for provocations, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
aggression encouragement
Phrases (2)
mental energypsychic energy

Alternatives for INCITEMENT

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