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inflame vs exasperate

exasperate vs inflame

inflame and exasperate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inflame No No Yes No
exasperate No No Yes No
As verbs, exasperate is a hypernym of inflame; that is, exasperate is a word with a broader meaning than inflame:
  • inflame: cause inflammation in
  • exasperate: make worse
Other hypernyms of inflame include aggravate, exacerbate, worsen.
inflame (verb) exasperate (verb)
become inflamed; get sore make worse
cause inflammation in exasperate or irritate
arouse or excite feelings and passions make furious
cause to start burning
catch fire
Difference between inflame and exasperate

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