Exasperation vs. Exacerbation

Exasperation vs. Exacerbation — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Exasperation and Exacerbation

Exasperationnoun

The act of exasperating or the state of being exasperated; irritation; keen or bitter anger.

Exacerbationnoun

An increase in the severity of something (such as a disease)

Exasperationnoun

Increase of violence or malignity; aggravation; exacerbation.

Exacerbationnoun

action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse;

the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care

Exasperationnoun

an exasperated feeling of annoyance

Exacerbationnoun

violent and bitter exasperation;

his foolishness was followed by an exacerbation of their quarrel
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Exasperationnoun

actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)