provocation in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

provocation in the PONS Dictionary

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provocation [ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən, Am ˌprɑ:vəˈ-] N

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provocation Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to laugh at the slightest provocation
reírse hasta de su sombra
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In his views the action was premature and caused by police provocation.
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The initial burden was on the defence to raise sufficient evidence of provocation.
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Provocations during labor disputes have been very common, particularly those carried out by undercover agents.
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As a matter of fact, it is all too rare indeed that we have even moderate provocation to mark a wonder of the cinematic world.
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They were likened to effective advertising slogans and later recognized as an early act of art provocation.
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A provocateur can be from the local agency, or even from a third country false-flag provocation.
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During these protests, however, there is evidence that agents of provocation worked with the police.
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The officers take his words as a deliberate provocation and order the men below decks.
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In her view, biofacts depend on the method of provocation.
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Our side will never provoke first, but take self-defensive measures only when provocation occurs.
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