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provocation in Irish

provocation in Irish is gríosú, saighdeadh — provocation means the act of deliberately annoying, angering, or inciting someone.

provocation in Irish

gríosú
noun
The act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something.
saighdeadh
noun
The act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something.

What does "provocation" mean?

  1. noun The act of deliberately annoying, angering, or inciting someone.
    "He threw the first punch without any provocation at all."
  2. noun Something said or done that provokes a strong reaction.
    "The border incursion was seen as a deliberate provocation."
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provocation in a sentence

  • He threw the first punch without any provocation at all.
  • Her comment was clearly meant as a provocation.
  • The border incursion was seen as a deliberate provocation.

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What is "provocation" in Irish?

"provocation" in Irish is gríosú, saighdeadh. provocation means: The act of deliberately annoying, angering, or inciting someone.

How do you use "provocation" in a sentence?

Example: "He threw the first punch without any provocation at all." In Irish, "provocation" is gríosú, saighdeadh.

Are there other ways to say "provocation" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "provocation": gríosú, saighdeadh.

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