9
irritate(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, bother)
9
taunt(noun, verb, upset, break, disregard)
8
barb(noun, verb, slight, insult, slur)
8
brickbat(noun, verb, slight, insult, stain)
8
dishonour(noun, verb)
8
injure(verb, upset, wrong, abuse, provoke)
8
meet(verb, upset, take, attack, light)
8
provocation(noun, disregard, limit, pain, insult)
8
sarcasm(noun, verb, insult, ridicule, disrespect)
8
slap(noun, verb, slight, abuse, provoke)
8
vex(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, bother)
7
annoy(verb, upset, hurt, bother, disturb)
7
aspersion(noun, slight, abuse, scorn, shame)
7
defy(verb, break, take, order, meet)
7
dig(noun, verb, attack, slight, provoke)
7
dishonor(noun, verb, state, upset, abuse)
7
displease(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, bother)
7
encounter(verb, upset, take, meet, attack)
7
flout(verb, upset, break, meet, show)
7
nettle(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, bother)
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