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
But Democrats, increasingly exasperated over the string of scandals that have rocked the Pentagon under Hegseth, are ramping up their warnings about the risks of his leadership.
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Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
He was exasperated with his lack of success in a tough job market.
—Robin Ryan, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Those who are exasperated about the decline of their club want more direct action for change, more protest and insurrection.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Many of us have had a moment or 20 where we’ve been exasperated at others’ inability to keep up with our train of thought.
—Sarah Kurchak, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
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Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
He was exasperated with his lack of success in a tough job market.
—Robin Ryan, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Those who are exasperated about the decline of their club want more direct action for change, more protest and insurrection.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Many of us have had a moment or 20 where we’ve been exasperated at others’ inability to keep up with our train of thought.
—Sarah Kurchak, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exasperate
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Orlando Sentinel Residents also allege the neighbor erected phallic objects on a fence at his home to annoy them.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Cahill also spoke about how the political nature of the case annoyed him, as politicians spoke out about Floyd's death, and some called for system-wide change.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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There are pull-ups made with Velcro that can irritate your child’s skin, especially when misaligned.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
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Sturdy posts at the front of the shoes connect to a flip-flop style design that won’t irritate or chafe your skin, while the supportive insoles are far better-suited for days spent on your feet than flimsy, cheaper sandals.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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After years of ‘losing culture,’ can the new-look Chicago Bears turn things around on defense? Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard didn’t bother mincing words.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The walk, only his second this month, bothered him.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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Leopoldo chose to be the voice of the people who elected him, and was persecuted for it.—
Imamu "Mu" Tomlinson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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After being persecuted for the nature of her work, the political scientist arrived to the U.S. in 2022 on a visa.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
27 May 2025
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The minuscule particles can lead to breathing problems like bronchitis and cause inflammation that aggravates diabetes, heart disease and other health conditions.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The intense confrontation both in the South Korean Parliament and among the public over Yoon's fateful act has aggravated the country's political polarization and shaken South Koreans' confidence in their democracy.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
2 June 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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Next season is when all the little things start to bug me.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Exasperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exasperate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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