Exasperate and Upset

Exasperate

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

Upset and exasperate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upset" instead a verb "Exasperate".

Upset

Upset verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.
Usage example: the smallest things can upset us if we're already stressed

Exasperate and upset are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Exasperate" instead a verb "Upset".

Nearby Word: upsetting

Common collocations

father exasperate father upset father
daughter exasperate daughter upset daughter
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