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Exasperation vs Indignation - What's the difference?

exasperation | indignation |

As nouns the difference between exasperation and indignation

is that exasperation is the act of exasperating or the state of being exasperated; irritation; keen or bitter anger while indignation is an anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.

exasperation

English

Noun

(wikipedia exasperation)
  • The act of exasperating or the state of being exasperated; irritation; keen or bitter anger.
  • Increase of violence or malignity; aggravation; exacerbation.

    • indignation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.
  • A self-righteous anger or disgust.

    • Related terms

    * deign * dignify * indign * indignant * undignified