8
spear(noun, verb, perforate, perforator)
7
bait(verb, press, bother, disturb, annoy)
7
chafe(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
7
gall(verb, upset, trouble, get, hurt)
7
afflict(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
7
pin(noun, sharpness)
7
prickle(noun, verb, sharp, smart, sharpness)
6
drill(noun, verb, perforate, perforator)
6
gouge(noun, verb, perforate, perforator)
6
hassle(verb, upset, trouble, drive, press)
6
lance(noun, verb, perforate, perforator)
6
pick on(verb, expression, upset, break, trouble)
6
puncture(noun, verb, opening, perforate, perforator)
6
quill(noun, spike, spine)
6
rile(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
6
skewer(noun, verb, perforate, perforator)
6
break(verb, upset, trouble, get, bother)
6
depress(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
6
disquiet(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
6
eat(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
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