Exasperate

verb
exasperate or irritate
Similar: exacerbate, aggravate
verb
make furious
Similar: infuriate, incense
verb
make worse
“This drug aggravates the pain”
Similar: worsen, aggravate, exacerbate

Word family

exasperated · exasperating

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