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exasperation

 
Dictionary: ex·as·per·a·tion   (ĭg-zăs'pə-rā'shən) pronunciation
n.
  1. The act or an instance of exasperating.
  2. The state of being exasperated; frustrated annoyance.

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Antonyms: exasperation
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n

Definition: upset
Antonyms: delight, pleasure

n

Definition: upset, provocation
Antonyms: calming, calmness, comfort, ease, placation, pleasing, soothing


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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: an exasperated feeling of annoyance
  Synonym: aggravation

Meaning #2: actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)


Quotes About: Exasperation
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Quotes:

"Sir, you have tasted two whole worms; you have hissed all my mystery lectures and been caught fighting a liar in the quad; you will leave by the next town drain." - Rev. W. A. Spooner

"Your damned nonsense can I stand twice or once, but sometimes always, by God, never." - Hans Richter

"Lord Ronald said nothing; he flung himself from the room, flung himself upon his horse and rode madly off in all directions." - Stephen B. Leacock

 
 
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