| pluck the beard(expression, idiom) |
| put to it(expression, idiom) |
| rag(noun, verb, bother, disturb, annoy) |
| scold(verb, bother, annoy, reprimand, reproach) |
| stimulate(verb, make, force, drive, cause) |
| subdue(verb, crush, annoy, suppress, depress) |
| tire to death(expression, idiom) |
| try the patience(expression, idiom) |
| tweak the nose(expression, idiom) |
| weaken(verb, bother, fail, strain, annoy) |
| wreak havoc on(expression, idiom) |
| admonish(verb, reprimand, reproach, scold, threaten) |
| aggress(verb, trouble, attack, bother, harm) |
| anguish(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, disturb) |
| annoyance(noun, stir, disturbance) |
| antagonize(verb, aggravate) |
| assault(verb, attack, bother, abuse, harm) |
| beat(verb, bother, harm, pursue, torment) |
| bird-dog(verb, bother, follow, annoy, pursue) |
| blockade(verb, attack, annoy, search, storm) |