noun as in strong fondness

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challenge, provocation, attack

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Example Sentences

Example:He issued a challenge to his opponent, saying he'd prove he was the better fighter.

Definition:A call or attempt to provoke someone into a contest, competition, or dispute.

From challenge

Example:The magistrate warned that the crowd's provocation could lead to more violence.

Definition:Something that incites a person to react aggressively or become angry.

From provocation

Example:They caught the intruder trying to make an attack, forcing him to back down.

Definition:A sudden and violent assault, either physical or verbal.

From attack