Exacerbate vs. Exasperate

Exacerbate vs. Exasperate — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Exacerbate and Exasperate

Exacerbateverb

(transitive) To make worse (a problem, bad situation, negative feeling, etc.); aggravate.

The proposed shutdown would exacerbate unemployment problems.

Exasperateverb

To frustrate, vex, provoke, or annoy; to make angry.

Exacerbateverb

make worse;

This drug aggravates the pain

Exasperateadjective

(obsolete) Exasperated; embittered.

Exacerbateverb

exasperate or irritate

Exasperateverb

exasperate or irritate

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Exasperateverb

make furious

Exasperateverb

make worse;

This drug aggravates the pain

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