Exasperate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪɡˈzæsp(ə)ɹeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Exasperate is a verb meaning (transitive) To tax the patience of; irk, frustrate, vex, provoke, annoy; to make angry.
Meaning
(transitive) To tax the patience of; irk, frustrate, vex, provoke, annoy; to make angry.
More Meanings
- (as a participle) Exasperated.
- Exasperated; embittered.
Example Sentences
Like swallows which the exasperate dying year Sets spinning […]
And this report Hath so exasperate [sic] the king that he Prepares for some attempt of war.
And this report Hath ſo exaſperate their King, that hee Prepares for ſome attempt of Warre.
[S]he exasperates her security men by acting as if she were protected by some invisible shield.
Word Forms
- exasperates
- exasperating
- exasperated
Synonyms for exasperate
Depending on context, synonyms include aggravate, rile, annoy, nettle, rankle, ruffle.
Antonyms for exasperate
Common opposites include ameliorate, improve, meliorate, better, amend.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aggravate, infuriate, exacerbate, outrage, worsen, incense.
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