2
excite(verb, upset, bother, provoke, stimulate)
2
fear(noun, verb)
2
fluster(verb, upset, bother, disturb, provoke)
2
galvanize(verb, stimulate, spur, inspire, rouse)
2
give a turn(verb, expression, idiom, upset, agitate)
2
harrow
2
hector(verb, attack, abuse, annoy, subdue)
2
hint(verb, threaten)
2
make blood run cold(verb, expression, idiom, upset, worry)
2
make teeth chatter(verb, expression, idiom, upset, worry)
2
numb(verb, scare, terrify)
2
paralyse
2
scare to death(verb, expression, idiom, upset, worry)
2
signal(verb, alarm)
2
stampede
2
strike terror into(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, upset)
2
throw(verb, upset, bother, disturb, worry)
2
torment(verb, trouble, attack, bother, disturb)
2
trouble(verb, upset, attack, bother, disturb)
2
tyrannize(verb, torment, bully, persecute, castigate)
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