exasperate

UK
/ɪɡˈzɑːspəreɪt/
US
/ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/
exasperateverb
exasperated
Past Simple
exasperated
Past Participle
exasperating
Gerund
UK
/ɪɡˈzɑːspəreɪt/
US
/ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/
Translations
His refusal to cooperate only exasperated the crisis.
Son refus de coopérer n’a fait qu’aggraver la crise.
The constant noise from the construction site began to exasperate the residents.
Le bruit constant du chantier a commencé à exaspérer les habitants.
Definitions
To irritate or provoke to a high degree; annoy extremely.
The constant noise from the construction site began to exasperate the residents.
To increase the intensity or severity of (a feeling, problem, or situation); aggravate.
His refusal to cooperate only exasperated the crisis.