Provocation and Stimulant

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

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

Stimulant

Stimulant noun - Something that arouses action or activity.
Usage example: the relaxed zoning regulations should serve as a stimulant for development in the area

Provocation and stimulant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Provocation" instead a noun "Stimulant".

How words are described

physical physical provocation physical stimulant
mild mild provocation mild stimulant
slightest slightest provocation slightest stimulant
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