provocation
//ˌprɒv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən//
Noun
provocationSingular
provocationsPlural
1
An action or statement intended to make someone angry or upset, or to cause a reaction.
He ignored the provocation and walked away calmly.
2
Something that incites or stimulates a particular response or feeling.
The beautiful sunset was a provocation for her to start painting again.
3
In law, conduct by one person that leads another to commit a crime or act violently.
The defense argued that the victim's provocation led to the violent response.