3
scour
3
tantalize(verb, annoy, provoke, harass, aggravate)
3
taste(verb, cut, eat, snap, nibble)
3
tweak(annoy, irritate, nettle, physical pain)
3
waste(verb, destroy, blow, use, lose)
3
wound(noun, verb, break, cut, hurt)
2
T-off(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
2
afflict(verb, trouble, pursue, dog)
2
be at(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
2
bite into(verb, expression, phrasal verb, bite, nibble)
2
break(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, bother)
2
burn up(expression, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
2
chew up(verb, expression, grind, masticate)
2
crumble(verb, destroy, blow, consume, exhaust)
2
curry
2
cut(verb, eat, snap, nibble, masticate)
2
damage(noun, verb, cause, harm, spoil)
2
destroy
2
disgust(annoy, pain, irritate, needle)
2
dismantle(harm, spoil, injure, deterioration)
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