This is the 874th most frequent Korean word.
도발
Provocation.
도발적인 is used as an adjective form to describe a remark that provokes a discussion or reaction.
그의 도발적인 발언은 토론을 불러일으켰다.
His provocative remark sparked a debate.
도발 is used as a noun referring to the act of provoking tension or conflict.
도발은 정치적 갈등을 더 심화시킬 수 있다.
Provocation can escalate political conflicts.
도발 here refers to an act intended to elicit a reaction, used within a context of interpersonal dynamics.