Provocation and Proposition

Provocation

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

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

Proposition

Proposition noun - An idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation.

Provocation and proposition are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Provocation" instead a noun "Proposition".

How words are described

original original provocation original proposition
serious serious provocation serious proposition
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