13
exasperate(verb, upset, trouble, get, bother)
12
bug(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
12
spur(noun, verb, drive, start, encourage)
12
dog(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
12
worry(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
11
pointer(noun, thing, guide, hand, catalog)
11
prod(verb, activity, drive, push, annoy)
10
aggravate(verb, upset, trouble, drive, bother)
10
disturb(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
10
hound(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
9
indicator(noun, thing, guide, hand, catalog)
9
taunt(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
9
trouble(verb, upset, break, get, bother)
9
miff(noun, verb, upset, break, trouble)
9
pique(noun, verb, upset, get, hurt)
9
thorn(noun, sharp, spike, perforator, spine)
8
point(noun, verb, sharpness, spike, spit)
8
ride(verb, phrasal verb, upset, trouble, press)
8
spine(noun, sharp, sharpness, spike)
8
get(verb, upset, break, trouble, bother)
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