13
bother(verb, upset, break, trouble, dull)
12
burden(noun, verb, trouble, charge, press)
12
abuse(verb, attack, hurt, dismiss, correct)
12
aggrieve(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
12
encumber(verb, trouble, charge, bother, strain)
12
tax(verb, trouble, charge, bother, strain)
12
distress(noun, verb, upset, trouble, dull)
12
crush(verb, trouble, charge, press, bother)
12
wrong(verb, upset, trouble, beat, hurt)
11
tyrannize(verb, trouble, control, determine, direct)
11
overwhelm(verb, trouble, charge, bother, crush)
11
vex(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
10
grieve(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
10
press(verb, upset, trouble, dull, force)
10
subjugate(verb, press, crush, suppress, subdue)
9
overburden(verb, trouble, charge, press, bother)
8
bully(verb, upset, command, harass, pursue)
8
dishearten(verb, upset, trouble, dull, reduce)
8
disturb(verb, upset, break, trouble, dull)
8
hamper(verb, trouble, charge, bother, annoy)
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