exasperate meaning

UK US /ɪɡˈzæspɚeɪt/ 4 syllables

exasperate (verb): exasperate or irritate.

exasperate has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

exasperate as a verb

  1. exasperate or irritate

    Synonyms: exacerbate, aggravate

    Type of: anger

    Related forms: exasperation

  2. make furious

    Synonyms: infuriate, incense

    Type of: anger

    Related forms: exasperation

  3. make worse
    • This drug aggravates the pain

    Synonyms: worsen, aggravate, exacerbate

    Type of: change

    Kinds: irritate, inflame, degrade

How to pronounce exasperate

exasperate is pronounced /ɪɡˈzæspɚeɪt/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with exasperate

Scrabble score: 19 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in TE · 10-letter words

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