as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
small children can exasperate their parents with endless questions about why this or that is so
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Recent Examples of exasperate
Henry and Moura are usually yelling at each other, but the former is so good at being simultaneously exasperated and concerned, and the latter so skillful at veering between freneticism and compassion, that their antagonism always comes off as a form of love.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
The seed oil discussion has exasperated nutrition scientists, who say decades of research confirms the health benefits of consuming such oils, especially in place of alternatives such as butter or lard.
—Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
In the first half, Flick’s team lacked composure and patience, leaving the manager exasperated.
—Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Of course, people had always been exasperated with Grindr.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exasperate
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
The seed oil discussion has exasperated nutrition scientists, who say decades of research confirms the health benefits of consuming such oils, especially in place of alternatives such as butter or lard.
—Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
In the first half, Flick’s team lacked composure and patience, leaving the manager exasperated.
—Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Of course, people had always been exasperated with Grindr.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exasperate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exasperate
Verb
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Waltz now has a bunch of top officials, and their teams, who are annoyed at him for drawing bad publicity.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
25 Mar. 2025
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However, standing in the middle of a road to capture the Eiffel Tower in the background is not only unsafe but can also annoy locals.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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If not properly diluted, vinegar's acidity can irritate your throat or erode tooth enamel over time.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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The second walk irritated the pitcher, as home plate umpire Bruce Dreckman’s ball four call on a 3-2 count appeared incorrect.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Because Congress never bothered to write a law to establish it.—
Jay Cost,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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Chicago Bears - Will Campbell, OL, LSU Will Campbell has fallen a bit due to his shorter arm length, but that likely won't bother Ben Johnson.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Roman authorities persecuted Christians harshly, subjecting them to torture and deaths even more gruesome than crucifixion.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
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The former president has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and says he's being politically persecuted.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Mar. 2025
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Second baseman Gleyber Torres rested his sore ribs on Saturday after aggravating the area with a home-run swing the previous day.—
Joe Guillen,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
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She was charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, assault, reckless driving, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, failure to yield to a red light and speeding, cops said.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Ema then asks the question that’s been bugging her—why hasn’t Leo’s body been found?—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Ferrell bugs his eyes out and sighs a series of increasingly desperate spit-takes, but this project was probably doomed from the get-go.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Exasperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exasperate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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