About The Word Exasperation

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Exasperation

Exasperation Meaning & Definition
Exasperation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Exasperation?

[n] actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)
[n] an exasperated feeling of annoyance

Synonyms | Synonyms for Exasperation: aggravation

Related Terms | Find terms related to Exasperation: aggravation | agitation | amplification | animation | annoyance | annoyingness | arousal | arousing | augmentation | bad news | bedevilment | besetment | bore | bother | botheration | bothersomeness | contentiousness | crashing bore | deepening | deliberate aggravation | deterioration | devilment | difficulty | disapprobation | disapproval | discontent | displeasure | dissatisfaction | dogging | downer | drag | electrification | embittering | embitterment | enhancement | enlargement | exacerbation | excitation | excitement | exhilaration | firing | fomentation | galvanization | harassment | harrying | headache | heightening | hounding | incitation | incitement | increase | inflammation | infuriation | instigation | intensification | irksomeness | irritant | irritation | lathering up | magnification | molestation | nuisance | pep rally | pep talk | persecution | perturbation | peskiness | pest | pester | pestiferousness | plague | plaguesomeness | pother | problem | provocation | provokingness | rabble-rousing | resentfulness | resentment | sharpening | souring | steaming up | stimulation | stimulus | stirring | stirring up | stirring-up | tiresomeness | trial | trouble | troublesomeness | vexation | vexatiousness | wearisomeness | whipping up | working up | worriment | worrisomeness | worry | worsening

See Also | annoyance | annoyance | annoying | chafe | exacerbation | irritation | vexation | vexation

Exasperation In Webster's Dictionary

\Ex*as`per*a"tion\, n. [L. exasperatio: cf. F. exasp['e]ration.] 1. The act of exasperating or the state of being exasperated; irritation; keen or bitter anger. Extorted from him by the exasperation of his spirits. --South. 2. Increase of violence or malignity; aggravation; exacerbation. ``Exasperation of the fits.'' --Sir H. Wotton.

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