9
chafing(noun, verb, contact, aggravating, friction)
8
friction(noun, contact, stew, friction, abrasion)
7
scraping(noun, verb, contact, friction, abrasion)
6
abrasion(noun, contact, friction, rubbing)
6
grating(noun, verb, contact, aggravating, abrasion)
6
grinding(noun, verb, contact, friction, abrasion)
6
rasping(noun, verb, contact, friction, abrasion)
6
rubbing(noun, verb, contact, friction, abrasion)
6
scrubbing(noun, verb, friction, chafing)
5
harassing(verb, aggravating, chafing)
5
irritating(verb, irritating, aggravating, chafing)
5
worry(state, flap)
4
annoying(verb, irritating, aggravating)
4
attrition(noun, contact, abrasion, rubbing)
4
complaining(adjective, upset, mean, cross, unhappy)
4
disturbing(verb, aggravating, chafing)
4
fretful(adjective, upset, mean, cross, unhappy)
3
erosion(noun, contact, abrasion, rubbing)
3
stew(noun, state, upset, commotion, flap)
3
tormenting(verb, aggravating)
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