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
Example sentences :
  • 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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