try the patience of

agitate annoy disturb embitter enrage excite gall incense infuriate irk irritate peeve rankle rile vex

aggravate anger bug exacerbate get inflame madden needle nettle pique roil rouse

T-off drive up the wall get under one's skin make waves work up

aid appease assist calm comfort compose delight help lull make happy pacify please quiet soothe tranquilize

alleviate gladden mollify

ease placate

annoy bore depress dishearten exasperate exhaust fade irk tire

burden cloy debilitate disgust distress drain droop drowse enervate enfeeble fag fail fatigue flag glut harass jade nauseate oppress overwork pain plague sap sicken sink strain tax vex weaken weigh

cause ennui fall off grow tired have had enough leave one cold lose interest make discontented take it out of tire out tucker out wear down wear out

comfort encourage excite invigorate make happy please refresh soothe

aid assist calm cure energize help increase mend rise strengthen

activate enliven