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Webster 1913 Edition


Exasperation

Ex-asˊper-a′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
exasperatio
: cf. F.
exaspération
.]
1.
The act of exasperating or the state of being exasperated; irritation; keen or bitter anger.
Extorted from him by the
exasperation
of his spirits.
South.
2.
Increase of violence or malignity; aggravation; exacerbation.
Exasperation of the fits.”
Sir H. Wotton.

Webster 1828 Edition


Exasperation

EXASPERA'TION

,
Noun.
Irritation; the act of exciting violent anger; provocation.
1.
Extreme degree of anger; violent passion.
2.
Increase of violence or malignity; exacerbation.

Definition 2024


exasperation

exasperation

See also: exaspération

English

Noun

exasperation (countable and uncountable, plural exasperations)

  1. The act of exasperating or the state of being exasperated; irritation; keen or bitter anger.
  2. Increase of violence or malignity; aggravation; exacerbation.

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