Antonyms for exasperation
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ig-zas-puh-rey-shuh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɪgˌzæs pəˈreɪ ʃən |
Definition of exasperation
Origin :- 1540s, from Latin exasperationem (nominative exasperatio), noun of action from past participle stem of exasperare (see exasperate).
- noun upset, provocation
- He repeated the words with a grimace of exasperation: "My name!"
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- After that Marian's thought was confused to the point of exasperation.
- Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
- These words brought Pierre's disquietude and exasperation to a climax.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- Probably then you will dance the war-dance of exasperation on its dismembered remains.
- Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White
- The Bald-faced Kid was beginning to show signs of exasperation.
- Extract from : « Old Man Curry » by Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan
- Beauchene clenched his fists and raised his arms in exasperation.
- Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola
- With a show of exasperation, Arnold propelled him through the door.
- Extract from : « We're Friends, Now » by Henry Hasse
- The British complained with exasperation that the militia would not stand up to them.
- Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French
- The girl was afraid to add to the exasperation of her father.
- Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad
- He had a convulsive movement of exasperation, but controlled himself.
- Extract from : « Under Western Eyes » by Joseph Conrad
Synonyms for exasperation
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