10
aggravate(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
10
distress(noun, verb, upset, trouble, hurt)
10
fray(verb, smooth, clean, spread, stroke)
10
rage(noun, verb, bother, fit, annoy)
9
corrode(verb, rub, erode)
9
enrage(verb, upset, bother, disturb, raise)
9
mental pressure
9
needle(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
9
offend(verb, upset, hurt, bother, disturb)
9
plague(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
9
pother(noun, verb, upset, trouble, worry)
9
scratch(verb, strip, peel)
9
wear away(verb, expression, phrasal verb, rub, wear)
8
affront(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, bother)
8
agitate(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
8
discompose(verb, upset, bother, disturb, worry)
8
displease(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, bother)
8
fluster(noun, verb, upset, disturb, excitement)
8
goad(verb, upset, trouble, disturb, worry)
8
hassle(noun, verb, activity, upset, trouble)
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