Meaning
provocation
- an action or statement intended to provoke anger, annoyance, or a reaction
In a sentence
Non cadere nella sua provocazione e mantieni la calma.
Don't fall for his provocation and stay calm.
Il suo commento sgradevole era una chiara provocazione.
His unpleasant comment was a clear provocation.
La risposta del ministro è stata considerata una provocazione inutile.
The minister's response was considered an unnecessary provocation.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| provocazione | feminine · singular |
| provocazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used with verbs like 'rispondere a' (to respond to) or 'cadere in' (to fall for).
- Nouns ending in '-zione' are feminine and form the plural with '-zioni'.