2
grumble(noun, verb, criticize, complaint, cavil)
2
harass(verb, annoy, provoke, irritate, aggravate)
2
hiss(noun, disrespect)
2
hoot(noun, disrespect)
2
irritate(verb, trouble, annoy, provoke, aggravate)
2
jeer
2
kvetch
2
mock
2
nit
2
object(verb, criticize, cavil, nitpick)
2
objection(noun, dislike, disagreement, doubt, opposition)
2
pick
2
shuffle
2
support
2
taunt(annoy, irritate, disrespect, nettle)
2
worry(noun, verb, trouble, annoy, provoke)
1
adverse criticism
1
aggravate(verb, annoy, provoke, irritate, incite)
1
animadversion
1
apprehension(noun, doubt, scruple, qualm)
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