13
aggravation(noun, increase, rise, situation, growth)
11
exasperation(noun, upset, hurt, passion, rise)
7
annoyance(noun, hurt, passion, rise, dislike)
6
irritation(noun, hurt, passion, rise, dislike)
5
provocation(noun, irritation, frustration, aggravation, enragement)
5
worsening(noun, magnification, intensification, aggravation)
4
deterioration
4
heightening(noun, rise, growth, magnification, intensification)
4
inflammation(noun, magnification, aggravation, worsening)
4
intensification(noun, rise, growth, magnification, worsening)
4
perturbation(noun, hurt, passion, rise, dislike)
3
arousal(noun, aggravation)
3
augmentation(noun, increase, rise, growth, magnification)
3
embitterment(noun, hurt, passion, rise, rage)
3
exaggeration(noun, magnification, aggravation, worsening)
3
increase(noun, increase, magnification, worsening)
3
pique(noun, hurt, passion, rise, dislike)
3
resentment(noun, hurt, passion, rise, dislike)
3
virulence(noun, hurt, passion, rise, rage)
2
amplification(rise, growth)
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