Exasperate
/ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/
To exasperate someone means to make them really frustrated or annoyed, like when you keep asking the same question and they just want you to stop.
Examples
- My little brother can exasperate me when he takes my toys without asking, especially when I'm trying to play with them.
- During group projects, it can exasperate me when some classmates don't do their part and leave everything to the rest of us.
- I get exasperated when my dog barks loudly every time the mailman comes, and I just want some peace and quiet.
Synonyms
annoy
frustrate
irritate
vex
bother
trouble
Antonyms
calm
please
satisfy
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