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nark(upset, irritate, aggravate, infuriate)
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probe(noun, request, question, query)
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put on(expression, fool, pretend, tease)
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rowel(drive, sound, push, provoke)
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tick off(expression, upset, break, trouble)
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tweak(annoy, informal, irritate, tease)
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whip(drive, sound, push, provoke)
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work on(expression, upset, trouble, press)
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abet(start, encourage, influence, provoke)
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affront(upset, bother, annoy, irritate)
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animate(drive, disturb, encourage, push)
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antagonize
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ask(request, question, query, inquire)
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attack(upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
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awaken(disturb, encourage, stimulate, excite)
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bestir(disturb, encourage, stimulate, excite)
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bring about(expression, start, encourage, influence)
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brood(upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
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buffoon(scorn, insult, tease, ridicule)
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bum(get, bother, annoy, provoke)
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