provocation

"She regarded us warily."

"Despite thorough investigation, the perpetrator of the attacks remains unknown."

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

""Loud music often gives me headaches." "

"My neighbour has two noisy cats."

"The police identified the thief using security camera footage. "

"The spicy food acted as a provocative, stirring up a strong appetite in everyone at the dinner party. "

"The judge was told by the accused that his friends had incited him to commit the crime."

"It is now time for the jury to deliberate the guilt of the defendant."

"His constant teasing was provoking her to anger. "

"Even from a young age it was clear that she had the potential to become a great musician."

"to deteriorate the mind"