Basis and Provocation

Basis

Basis noun - An immaterial thing upon which something else rests.

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Provocation and basis are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Provocation" instead a noun "Basis".

Nearby Word: basic

Provocation noun - Something that arouses a strong response from another.

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Basis and provocation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basis" instead a noun "Provocation".

physical	physical basis	physical provocation
clear	clear basis	clear provocation
usual	usual basis	usual provocation
original	original basis	original provocation
Other adjectives: heavy, real, constant, little, main, less.

She physically assaults her Love Interest on a regular basis, sometimes with little to no provocation.

Source: Shana Clone

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