Exasperate and Gladden

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Exasperate verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

Usage example: small children can exasperate their parents with endless questions about why this or that is so

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Gladden is an antonym for exasperate in upset topic.

Gladden verb - To give satisfaction to.

Usage example: it would gladden me to hear you sing again

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Exasperate is an antonym for gladden.

Nearby Word: gladdening

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Gladden and Exasperate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/exasperate/gladden

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