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exasperate

Pronunciation: /ɪgˈzasp(ə)reɪt, ɛg-/
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Definition of exasperate

verb

[with object]
  • irritate intensely; infuriate:this futile process exasperates prison officers

Derivatives

exasperatedly

adverb

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin exasperat- 'irritated to anger', from the verb exasperare (based on asper 'rough')

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