without provocation

Examples (10)

• She attacked him without provocation.
• The dog suddenly barked without any provocation.
• He reacted violently without the slightest provocation.
• They were accused of starting the fight without provocation.
• It's alarming how some people can be aggressive without provocation.
• The soldier opened fire without direct provocation.
• To lash out without provocation is a sign of poor self-control.
• The media often portrays certain groups as acting without provocation.
• Even a calm person might snap if pushed, but he acted without prior provocation.
• The incident escalated when one party began shouting without any clear provocation.