EXASPERATION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for EXASPERATION?

Need another word that means the same as “exasperation”? Find 21 synonyms and 30 related words for “exasperation” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Exasperation” are: aggravation, irritation, annoyance, chagrin, vexation, anger, fury, rage, wrath, spleen, ill humour, crossness, tetchiness, testiness, pique, indignation, resentment, disgruntlement, disgust, discontent, displeasure

Exasperation as a Noun

Definitions of "Exasperation" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “exasperation” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An exasperated feeling of annoyance.
• Actions that cause great irritation (or even anger.
• A feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.

Synonyms of "Exasperation" as a noun (21 Words)

aggravation	The state of becoming worse or more serious; exacerbation. The whole business has caused me a lot of aggravation.
anger	Belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins. I was seething with anger and frustration.
annoyance	An unpleasant person who is annoying or exasperating. He turned his charm on Tara much to Hegarty s annoyance.
chagrin	Annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated. To my chagrin he was nowhere to be seen.
crossness	An irritable petulant feeling.
discontent	A longing for something better than the present situation. The cause attracted a motley crew of discontents and zealots.
disgruntlement	A feeling of sulky discontent. The survey pointed to widespread disgruntlement over recent pay rises.
disgust	Strong feelings of dislike. The sight filled her with disgust.
displeasure	The feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something. He started hanging around the local pubs much to the displeasure of his mother.
fury	A spirit of punishment, often represented as one of three goddesses who pronounced curses on the guilty and inflicted famines and pestilences. The Furies were identified at an early date with the Eumenides. She was paddling with a new fury.
ill humour	An often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining.
indignation	Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment. The letter filled Lucy with indignation.
irritation	The psychological state of being irritated or annoyed. The minor irritations of life.
pique	A feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one’s pride. He left in a fit of pique.
rage	Something that is desired intensely. Office rage is on the increase.
resentment	A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will. His resentment at being demoted.
spleen	A feeling of resentful anger. He could vent his spleen on the institutions which had duped him.
testiness	Feeling easily irritated.
tetchiness	Feeling easily irritated.
vexation	The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried. The vexations of life under canvas.
wrath	Intense anger (usually on an epic scale. He hid his pipe for fear of incurring his father s wrath.

Usage Examples of "Exasperation" as a noun

• She rolled her eyes in exasperation.

Associations of "Exasperation" (30 Words)

aggravate	Annoy or exasperate. This drug aggravates the pain.
aggravation	Annoyance or exasperation. I don t need this aggravation.
anger	Fill someone with anger provoke anger in. Venting his anger had calmed him a little.
annoy	Cause annoyance in disturb especially by minor irritations. A gallant Saxon who annoyed this Coast.
aroma	A distinctive, typically pleasant smell. The tantalizing aroma of fresh coffee.
arouse	Evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response. Arouse pity.
burn	An act of clearing of vegetation by burning. He watched his restaurant burn to the ground.
enkindle	Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses. Fresh remembrance of vexation must still enkindle rage.
enrage	Put into a rage; make violently angry. The students were enraged at these new rules.
exacerbate	Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse. The strong pound has exacerbated the situation by making it much harder for UK companies to compete on price.
fearful	Experiencing or showing fear. A fearful accident.
fragrance	A distinctive odor that is pleasant. Our fine selection of classic fragrances for men and women.
frankincense	An aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation.
ignite	Start to burn or burst into flames. The words ignited new fury in him.
incense	The pleasing scent produced when incense is burned. Incense sticks.
inflame	Become inflamed get sore. Her sister was inflamed with jealousy.
infuriate	Make (someone) extremely angry and impatient. I was infuriated by your article.
irritation	The stimulation of an organism, cell, or organ to produce an active response. Any food produced irritation of the stomach.
kindle	Set (something) on fire. The dried grass of the prairie kindled spreading the flames for miles.
madden	Make (someone) extremely annoyed. She was almost maddened by grief at his loss.
offend	Hurt the feelings of. Her tactless remark offended me.
perfume	Impregnate with perfume or a sweet smelling substance. The heady perfume of lilacs.
provocation	Needed encouragement. Twenty patients had a high increase of serum gastrin after provocation with secretin.
provoke	Evoke or provoke to appear or occur. The decision provoked a storm of protest from civil rights organizations.
rage	Something that is desired intensely. The argument raged for days.
sadden	Cause to feel sorrow; make unhappy. I was saddened to see their lack of commitment.
sandalwood	A perfume or incense derived from the sandalwood.
scent	Sniff the air for a scent. She sprayed scent over her body.
torch	Tall stalked very woolly mullein with densely packed yellow flowers ancient Greeks and Romans dipped the stalks in tallow for funeral torches. Mountain warlords carried the torch of Greek independence.
worsen	Make or become worse. Her condition worsened on the flight.