Provocation and Prod

Provocation

Provocation noun - Something that arouses a strong response from another.
Usage example: a patient man who gets angry only from the greatest of provocations

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

Prod

Prod noun - A pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion.

Provocation and prod are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Provocation" instead a noun "Prod".

How words are described

less less provocation less prod
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