exasperate

Meanings

• Verb

  To make extremely angry or frustrated.

  - "His constant interruptions exasperated me."
  - "The traffic jams exasperated the commuters."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪɡˈzæsp(ə)ɹeɪt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=296169"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with exasperate
frustrate , exasperate , fate , mate

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Variants

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exasperate , exasperated , exasperates , exasperating

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Etymology

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From the late 15th century, from Latin exasperare, from ex- 'out' + asperare 'to make rough, to provoke'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'exasperate' has 11 letters.

2. Exasperation was first recorded in English in the late 15th century.

3. The opposite of exasperation is satisfaction.

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Related Concepts

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1. frustration: A feeling of annoyance, disappointment, or anger caused by the inability to achieve something desired or to prevent something unwanted.

2. irritation: A feeling of annoyance or agitation caused by the presence or behavior of someone or something.

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Culture

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Exasperation is a common emotion in literature and art, often used to depict characters who are faced with difficult situations or challenges. For example, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel 'Crime and Punishment', the protagonist Raskolnikov experiences deep exasperation as he grapples with his guilt and the consequences of his actions.

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