No. 14,289 in Polish
prowokacja
"Provocation" – an action or statement intended to elicit a reaction, often negative or confrontational.
In a sentence
Ta wypowiedź była prowokacją, która miała na celu wywołanie dyskusji.
This statement was a provocation aimed at initiating a discussion.
Here, 'prowokacja' is used as a deliberate act or statement intended to elicit a response or reaction.
Nie poddawaj się prowokacjom, zachowaj spokój.
Do not give in to provocations; stay calm.
In this sentence, 'prowokacjom' refers to plural provocations, indicating actions meant to disturb or provoke an emotional response.
Artysta wykorzystał kontrowersję jako formę prowokacji w swojej pracy.
The artist used controversy as a form of provocation in his work.
Here, 'prowokacji' describes innovative or bold gestures intended to challenge norms or provoke thought in an artistic context.
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