Exasperate and Soothe

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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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Soothe is an antonym for exasperate in topics: irritate, upset.

Soothe verb - To ease the grief or distress of.

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Exasperate is an antonym for soothe.

Nearby Words: soothing, soother, sooth, soothingly

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