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 make no mistake, while payroll disparity in baseball is real and getting worse, Manfred can’t help but concede it is exasperated by his equally real owner problem.
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Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
Though some critics at the time were exasperated by having to read such a big, wordy book, The Times selected it as one of the best books of the year.
—Carolyn Kellogg, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
In recent weeks, Chinese officials have talked to counterparts from South Korea, Japan and European countries in a bid to expand trade cooperation – and one up the US by winning over American allies and partners exasperated by the on-again-off-again trade war.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Scheffler became exasperated by changing wind directions and putts skirting by the hole, and thanks to the broadcast’s hot mics, his frustration was abundantly clear.
—Brody Miller, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
Though some critics at the time were exasperated by having to read such a big, wordy book, The Times selected it as one of the best books of the year.
—Carolyn Kellogg, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
In recent weeks, Chinese officials have talked to counterparts from South Korea, Japan and European countries in a bid to expand trade cooperation – and one up the US by winning over American allies and partners exasperated by the on-again-off-again trade war.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Scheffler became exasperated by changing wind directions and putts skirting by the hole, and thanks to the broadcast’s hot mics, his frustration was abundantly clear.
—Brody Miller, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exasperate
Verb
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But until Tuesday afternoon, four days out, there had been no announcement of what acts would be performing, or even where the show would be held The radio silence annoyed fans, who said so online.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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Nearly one-half of Republicans (52%) are annoyed with how much attention is being paid to climate change vs. only 13% for Democrats.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Use your hands: Since washcloths and sponges can irritate the skin, apply cleansers using your fingers, moving then over the skin in a circular motion.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
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Aggressive or improper neck manipulation can irritate or compress nerves in your cervical spine, causing pain, numbness, muscle weakness, or tingling that radiates into your shoulders, arms, or hands.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
12 May 2025
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Or Xander Schauffele, the defending PGA champion who is surely not bothered by the lack of attention on him early this week.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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That doesn’t mean the implication doesn’t bother him.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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No truly advanced society persecutes animals for sport.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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During its reign of terror, the Ustaše regime persecuted and murdered hundreds of thousands of Serbs, Jews and Roma, as well as Croatians opposed to their rule.—
Larry Luxner,
Sun Sentinel,
5 May 2025
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Eminem’s stalker was found guilty of first-degree home invasion and aggravated stalking after breaking into the rapper’s home outside of Detroit for a second time last summer, The Detroit News reports.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2025
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As a result, the clubs 12-26 start this season – 10 games off the pace of the front-running Chicago Cubs in the National League Central – aggravated the fan base.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Curry is 37 and played Sunday with his right thumb wrapped in athletic tape, nursing an ailment that has bugged him all season.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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And for me, nothing bugs me more than engaging in social activities to check the box rather than making meaningful connections.—
Time,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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