n. [ L. exasperatio: cf. F. exaspération. ] 1. The act of exasperating or the state of being exasperated; irritation; keen or bitter anger. [ 1913 Webster ]
Extorted from him by the exasperation of his spirits. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Increase of violence or malignity; aggravation; exacerbation. “Exasperation of the fits.” Sir H. Wotton. [ 1913 Webster ]