2
reinforce(verb, support, develop, promote, favor)
2
rile(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
2
root
2
ruffle(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, bother)
2
sanction(verb, support, help, force, develop)
2
set off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cause, start)
2
steam up(expression, start, encourage, influence, annoy)
2
steamroll(verb, make, force, press, cause)
2
suggest(verb, help, drive, cause, start)
2
tempt(verb, force, press, influence, annoy)
2
touch off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, drive, cause)
2
trouble(upset, hurt, bother, disturb, worry)
2
turn on(verb, expression, move, trouble, make)
2
upset(verb, trouble, hurt, bother, disturb)
2
vex(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
2
whip(verb, drive, push, provoke, require)
2
work on(expression, upset, trouble, make, force)
2
worry(verb, upset, trouble, make, force)
1
T-off(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
1
abrade(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
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