Synonyms: aggravation, provocation, irritation
Definition: unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
Similar words: aggression
Definition: deliberately unfriendly behavior
Synonyms: incitement, provocation
Definition: needed encouragement
Usage: the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation
Similar words: encouragement
Definition: the expression of approval and support
Synonyms: provocation, incitation, incitement
Definition: something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action
Similar words: psychic energy, mental energy
Definition: an actuating force or factor