9
plague(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
9
rasp(noun, verb, upset, bother, disturb)
9
stew(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
9
sting(noun, verb, upset, hurt, disturb)
9
warm(verb, bother, disturb, delight, stimulate)
8
abrasion(noun, area, scratch)
8
agonize(noun, verb, upset, trouble, bother)
8
distress(noun, verb, upset, trouble, bother)
8
excoriate(verb, help, hurt, smooth, damage)
8
fidget(verb, move, fret, excitability, twitch)
8
graze(noun, verb, decline, hurt, touch)
8
injure(verb, upset, disturb, annoy, distress)
8
offend(verb, upset, bother, disturb, raise)
8
smart(noun, verb, upset, hurt, disturb)
7
displease(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
7
erode(verb, decline, hurt, damage, diminish)
7
fester(verb, annoy, irritate, aggravate, inflamed)
7
gravel
7
harry(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
7
incense(verb, upset, bother, annoy, provoke)
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