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provocation vs taunting

taunting vs provocation

provocation and taunting both are nouns.

provocation is not an adjective while taunting is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
provocation Yes No No No
taunting Yes Yes No No
As nouns, taunting is a hyponym of provocation; that is, taunting is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than provocation:
  • provocation: unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
  • taunting: aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
Other hyponyms of provocation include aggro, last straw, taunt, twit.
provocation (noun) taunting (noun)
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
needed encouragement
something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action
provocation (adjective) taunting (adjective)
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
Difference between provocation and taunting

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