45
scare(noun, verb, stop, upset, check)
34
terrify(verb, upset, trouble, attack, bother)
27
alarm(noun, verb, upset, bother, disturb)
26
intimidate(verb, stop, upset, force, check)
25
startle(verb, upset, bother, worry, provoke)
23
dismay(verb, upset, worry, distress, shock)
22
horrify(verb, upset, bother, disturb, worry)
22
panic(noun, verb, upset, shock, agitate)
19
shock(noun, verb, upset, worry, stimulate)
19
unnerve(verb, upset, bother, disturb, worry)
18
terrorize(verb, upset, trouble, force, bother)
17
daunt(verb, stop, upset, check, bother)
17
petrify(verb, shock, fear, shake, throw)
16
cow(verb, upset, worry, shock, torment)
15
agitate(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
14
appall(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
14
discourage(verb, stop, upset, check, bother)
14
disturb(verb, upset, trouble, attack, bother)
13
browbeat(verb, upset, force, bother, worry)
11
awe(noun, verb, upset, worry, shock)
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