14
try(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
13
distress(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, bother)
13
grate(noun, verb, upset, get, light)
13
hassle(verb, upset, trouble, drive, bother)
13
put out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, upset, trouble)
13
tease(verb, upset, trouble, get, attack)
12
displease(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, bother)
12
hurt(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
12
upset(verb, break, trouble, get, attack)
11
afflict(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
11
rub(verb, hurt, annoy, infuriate, vex)
10
affront(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, bother)
10
get at(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
10
hound(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
10
jar(verb, upset, hurt, bother, disturb)
10
sting(verb, upset, trouble, help, drive)
10
wound(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
9
abrade(verb, upset, trouble, help, bother)
9
aggrieve(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
9
agonize(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
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