4
growl(verb, oppose, criticize, object, protest)
4
hug(noun, grasp, handhold, retention, fibula)
4
irk(verb, upset, trouble, disturb, oppose)
4
peeve(noun, irritation, disliked)
4
pierce(pain, physical pain)
4
take on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, oppose, criticize)
4
tenure(noun, hold, grasp, restraint, shake)
4
wound(noun, verb, upset, trouble, hurt)
3
Crab
3
afflict(verb, upset, trouble, disturb, oppose)
3
air a grievance(expression, idiom)
3
angina
3
blow off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, protest, complain)
3
claim(noun, allegation, indictment)
3
clamp(noun, hold, grasp, connection, restraint)
3
clutches
3
colic(noun, ache)
3
compress(verb, annoy, pain)
3
crucify
3
cry(noun, verb, complain, complaint, grumble)
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