provocation vs provoke

provocation is a noun but provoke is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
provocation	Yes	No	No	No
provoke	No	No	Yes	No

provocation (noun)	provoke (noun)
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
needed encouragement
something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action

provocation (verb)	provoke (verb)
	provide the needed stimulus for
	evoke or provoke to appear or occur
	call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
	annoy continually or chronically