deliberate provocation

Examples (10)

• The attack was seen as a deliberate provocation by the opposing forces.
• He refused to react to what he considered a deliberate provocation.
• Firing the missiles was a deliberate provocation aimed at starting a conflict.
• The diplomat accused the neighboring country of deliberate provocation.
• Her comments were a deliberate provocation to get him to argue.
• The protest was dismissed by the government as a deliberate provocation.
• They viewed the border crossing as a deliberate provocation.
• It is hard to remain calm in the face of such deliberate provocation.
• The media stunt was a deliberate provocation to gain attention.
• The judge ruled that the defendant's actions were a deliberate provocation.