21
scrape(verb, cover, reduce, smooth, crush)
20
irritate(verb, upset, get, light, bother)
18
rasp(noun, verb, cover, reduce, bother)
17
chafe(verb, upset, bother, disturb, smooth)
17
grind(verb, cover, beat, hit, smooth)
16
abrade(verb, cover, beat, reduce, bother)
16
fret(verb, bother, disturb, smooth, raise)
16
gall(verb, upset, trouble, get, light)
16
vex(verb, upset, trouble, get, light)
15
annoy(verb, upset, trouble, get, light)
15
rankle(verb, upset, bother, disturb, annoy)
14
rub(verb, touch, smooth, annoy, irritate)
13
irk(verb, upset, trouble, get, bother)
13
nettle(verb, upset, trouble, get, bother)
12
scratch(verb, cut, touch, bring, score)
11
grating(noun, grille)
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jar(noun, verb, hit, fight, shock)
11
lattice(noun, grating, grill, grille, metal bars)
11
provoke(verb, upset, trouble, get, bother)
10
aggravate(verb, upset, trouble, get, bother)
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