Exasperate: meaning, definitions and examples

to annoy or irritate intensely

To exasperate means to irritate or provoke someone to a high degree. It often involves causing frustration or anger by persistent actions or behavior.

aggravate, annoy, irritate, provoke

Examples of usage

• He was exasperated by her constant interruptions during the meeting.

• The slow internet connection never failed to exasperate him.

• The constant barking of the neighbor's dog began to exasperate the entire neighborhood.