provocation

n. /ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪʃn/ C2

挑衅；激怒；刺激

An action or statement that deliberately causes anger or reaction.

仙境例句

The Knave smiled at the Queen, a provocation that made her face turn red.

红桃杰克冲王后笑了笑，这一挑衅气得她满脸通红。