상대방을 화나게 하거나 짜증나게 하려는 의도적인 말이나 행동
Action or speech that deliberately makes someone annoyed or angry.
예문:
"The diplomat refused to react to the reporter's blatant provocation."
"He has a short temper and often explodes at the slightest provocation."
특정한 생리적 반응이나 반사를 유도하기 위해 환자를 테스트하는 것
The testing of a patient to elicit a particular physiological response or reflex.
예문:
"The doctor ordered a bronchial provocation test to confirm the asthma diagnosis."
"Provocation with specific allergens can help identify the cause of the skin rash."
물리적 보복이나 대응을 정당화할 수 있다고 여겨지는 말이나 행동
Action or speech held to be a justification for a physical reaction or retaliation.
예문:
"The defendant claimed he acted under extreme provocation from the victim."
"The court must determine if the verbal abuse constituted sufficient provocation for the assault."