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    provocation

    US /ˌprɑ:vəˈkeɪʃn/

    ・

    UK /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃn/

    B2
    n.NounCausing anger or resentment, often deliberately
    Her provocation left me shaking with anger

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    MEOVV(미야오) - ‘HANDS UP’ M/V

    03:25MEOVV(미야오) - ‘HANDS UP’ M/V
    • Provocation ain't nothing new to me, hwidulleo bwa, ne nunssupssol, jiltuga deukhan memories and so fascination, yeah, still in short.

      Provocation ain't nothing new to me, hwidulleo bwa, ne nunssupssol, jiltuga deukhan memories and so fascination, yeah, still in short.

    • Provocation ain't nothing new to me.

      Provocation ain't nothing new to me.

    B1

    Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson | Full Audiobook

    28:58Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson  | Full Audiobook
    • no man morally sane could have been guilty  of that crime upon so pitiful a provocation;  

      no man morally sane could have been guilty  of that crime upon so pitiful a provocation;  

    • I declare at least before God no man morally sane could have been guilty of that crime upon so pitiful a provocation;

      I declare at least before God no man morally sane could have been guilty of that crime upon so pitiful a provocation;

    B1

    Lithuania declares emergency situation over Belarus balloons | BBC News

    03:24Lithuania declares emergency situation over Belarus balloons | BBC News
    • I think it's a provocation from their government, also from the Russian government, because they're basically testing the limits of NATO.

      I think it's a provocation from their government, also from the Russian government, because they're basically testing the limits of NATO.

    • I think it's a provocation from their government, also from the Russian government, because they're basically testing the limits of NATO, like how do we protect against these kinds of things.

      I think it's a provocation from their government, also from the Russian government, because they're basically testing the limits of NATO, like how do we protect against these kinds of things.

    B1

    The dilemma that could test the AfD's rising popularity | DW News

    15:29The dilemma that could test the AfD's rising popularity | DW News
    • It's a kind of provocation, isn't it?

      It's a kind of provocation, isn't it?

    • It's a kind of provocation, isn't it?

      It's a kind of provocation, isn't it?

    B1

    Will a fishing boat spark a crisis between China and Japan? | About That

    09:00Will a fishing boat spark a crisis between China and Japan? | About That
    • The Chinese Coast Guard says it warned the boat off, saying it had illegally entered its waters, calling it an act of infringement and provocation.

      The Chinese Coast Guard says it warned the boat off, saying it had illegally entered its waters, calling it an act of infringement and provocation.

    • saying it had illegally entered its waters, calling it an act of infringement and provocation.

      saying it had illegally entered its waters, calling it an act of infringement and provocation.

    B1

    Top 10 Best & Worst Songs of 2025

    11:35Top 10 Best & Worst Songs of 2025
    • Teen Vogue noted that Blue Strips in particular stirred backlash for how far Murph pushes provocation as a brand.

      Teen Vogue noted that Blue Strips in particular stirred backlash for how far Murph pushes provocation as a brand.

    • Teen Vogue noted that "Blue Strips" in particular stirred backlash for how far Murph pushes provocation as a brand.

      Teen Vogue noted that "Blue Strips" in particular stirred backlash for how far Murph pushes provocation as a brand.

    B2

    10 Mysterious Times People Faked Their Own Deaths

    10:0410 Mysterious Times People Faked Their Own Deaths
    • They're describing this incident as propaganda, as an anti-Russian provocation.

      They're describing this incident as propaganda, as an anti-Russian provocation.

    • They're describing this incident as propaganda, as an anti-Russian provocation.

      They're describing this incident as propaganda, as an anti-Russian provocation.

    B1

    Claims of Russian missile strike on Poland trigger NATO emergency talks - BBC News

    07:58Claims of Russian missile strike on Poland trigger NATO emergency talks - BBC News
    • Russia's Defense Ministry denied any involvement, calling it a "deliberate provocation aimed at escalation".

      Russia's Defense Ministry denied any involvement, calling it a "deliberate provocation aimed at escalation".

    • It was a a deliberate provocation aimed at escalation.

      It was a a deliberate provocation aimed at escalation.

    B1

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    08:23Bengal Kitten Introduction to adult cats - Part 1
    • even reacting to Chatzi’s provocation Chatzi’s almost like that annoying kid in

      even reacting to Chatzi’s provocation Chatzi’s almost like that annoying kid in

    • Tigo plays it ultra-cool as usual, barely even reacting to Chatsy's provocation.

      Tigo plays it ultra-cool as usual, barely even reacting to Chatsy's provocation.

    B1

    Only Greenland and Denmark should decide its future - UK PM | BBC News

    05:35Only Greenland and Denmark should decide its future - UK PM | BBC News
    • I also think in Greenland, was exactly as you heard now from the Prime Minister as well, that this is an unacceptable provocation.

      I also think in Greenland, was exactly as you heard now from the Prime Minister as well, that this is an unacceptable provocation.

    • I also think in Greenland, was exactly, uh, as you heard now from the Prime Minister as well, that this is an unacceptable provocation.

      I also think in Greenland, was exactly, uh, as you heard now from the Prime Minister as well, that this is an unacceptable provocation.

    B1