provocation Synonyms

incitation aggravation incitement irritation plaguing pressure prodding prompting reason spur stimulation insult persuasibility nettling motive molestation justification occasion invitation insurgence stimulus suscitation activation come on grounds kick in the butt casus belli motivator rabble-rousing tittivation motivation solicitation sweetener tantalization taunt taunting teasing temptation torment vexation challenges instigation inspiration enragement encouragement defiance dare challenge cause carrot