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provocation [ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪʃn, Brit ˌprɒv-] N

provocation

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Our side will never provoke first, but take self-defensive measures only when provocation occurs. en.wikipedia.org

Men are more likely to be the targets of displays of aggression and provocation than females. en.wikipedia.org

In her view, biofacts depend on the method of provocation. en.wikipedia.org

During these protests, however, there is evidence that agents of provocation worked with the police. en.wikipedia.org

Nests can be approached without provocation (by moving slowly and not breathing towards the nest) to about 50cmin -1. en.wikipedia.org

In his views the action was premature and caused by police provocation. en.wikipedia.org

Anecdotes can be as brief as the setting and provocation of a "bon mot". en.wikipedia.org

She sings without provocation and exposes her obvious fear and panic to him. en.wikipedia.org

While open provocation was tabou, islanders were granted the freedom to decide for themselves as far as other forms of contestation were concerned. en.wikipedia.org

A provocateur can be from the local agency, or even from a third country false-flag provocation. en.wikipedia.org

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