Aggravation
Aggravation noun - Something that is a source of irritation.
Instigation and aggravation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Instigation" instead a noun "Aggravation".
Instigation
Instigation noun - Something that arouses a strong response from another.
Usage example: without instigation of any kind, the man suddenly threw a punch
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Synonyms for Instigation
Aggravation and instigation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aggravation" instead a noun "Instigation".
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Instigation and Aggravation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/aggravation/instigation
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