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
In any case, Olga is clearly overwhelmed and exasperated by Elio, who’s not identified as autistic (as some have speculated online) or disabled (there’s a good explanation for his blue eyepatch).
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 17 June 2025
Neighboring countries were exasperated by his destabilizing impact on the region and ready to rally behind Kabila’s rebels.
—Michela Wrong, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2025
The new endorsement from Hogg’s group comes after leaked audio over the weekend revealed Martin growing increasingly exasperated with the 25-year-old, arguing that his primary threats were making his job harder.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 10 June 2025
The lights flickered back on in less than a minute, and Woods came running by, exasperated.
—Amanda Chicago Lewis, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 17 June 2025
Neighboring countries were exasperated by his destabilizing impact on the region and ready to rally behind Kabila’s rebels.
—Michela Wrong, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2025
The new endorsement from Hogg’s group comes after leaked audio over the weekend revealed Martin growing increasingly exasperated with the 25-year-old, arguing that his primary threats were making his job harder.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 10 June 2025
The lights flickered back on in less than a minute, and Woods came running by, exasperated.
—Amanda Chicago Lewis, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exasperate
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That acquisition annoyed shareholders and customers alike, with investors taking issue with the fact that it was structured to avoid a vote.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 July 2025
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Meanwhile, be patient with daily contacts, especially siblings and relatives who might annoy you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
21 July 2025
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According to Valliere, people and pets should avoid coming in contact with several invasive plants in California, including: Certain grasses, which produce long awns and seeds that can irritate skin, get stuck in pets’ fur, and cause discomfort for both animals and humans.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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Things escalated further as fans began requesting photos and videos, reportedly irritating the R&B star.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
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But one aspect of his robberies bothers him to this day.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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This means that some people might not bother using them.—
Ben Coxworth
July 26,
New Atlas,
26 July 2025
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On the other hand, there’s room in America for Afrikaners from South Africa, the white minority of Dutch origin who claim they are being persecuted and subject to violence inflicted by the majority Black population.—
Howard Simon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Many noted that Superman has always been political, and that the comic series was also created by sons of Jewish immigrants in 1938 — as Hitler’s Nazi Germany was persecuting Jews.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
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The fall aggravated damage to his neck and back from an ATV accident 16 years before.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Jail records show Denis, who is being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, is also facing fleeing and eluding and aggravated battery charges.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
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If things were in fact bugged during the Contest Mode run, a limited-time offering, that’s going to be something if a disaster to admit.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Say your mother kept bugging you to change a bad habit.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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“Exasperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exasperate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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