Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
このような障害が完全に取り除かれるまで、極めてささいな、ちょう発でさえ争いが起こる可能性がいつもある。Until such difficulties are ironed out completely, there is always a chance of fighting breaking out at the slightest provocation.
Also written 挑撥【ちょうはつ】