9
nudge(noun, verb, upset, trouble, press)
9
pick on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, upset, break)
8
get at(verb, expression, phrasal verb, worry, annoy)
8
goad(verb, upset, trouble, press, disturb)
8
infliction(noun, pain, irritation, annoyance)
8
oppress(verb, upset, break, trouble, dull)
8
rattle(verb, phrasal verb, upset, calm, trouble)
8
ride(verb, upset, trouble, press, disturb)
8
stew(noun, verb, activity, upset, trouble)
8
strain(noun, verb, business, upset, break)
7
commotion(noun, activity, trouble, feeling, worry)
7
distract(verb, upset, calm, trouble, hurt)
7
eat(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
7
fear(noun, verb, charge, worry, concern)
7
get to(verb, expression, phrasal verb, upset, break)
7
puzzle(noun, verb, upset, trouble, disturb)
7
rag(verb, disturb, annoy, provoke, harass)
7
stress(worry, upset, trouble, distress, strain)
7
tantalize(verb, upset, trouble, disturb, worry)
6
aggrieve(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
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