5
torture(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
5
try(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
5
weigh(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
5
wound(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
4
abhorrence(noun, dislike)
4
agitate(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
4
bone to pick(noun, expression, idiom, dislike, bitterness)
4
grudge(noun, hard, hurt, temper, dislike)
4
huff(noun, verb, annoy, provoke, temper)
4
nit-pick(verb, upset, break, trouble, get)
4
nuisance(noun, pain, feelings, irritation, gripe)
4
pest(noun, irritation, gripe, disliked)
4
pet peeve(noun, expression, idiom, dislike, hate)
4
stir up(verb, phrasal verb)
4
vexation(noun, temper, pain, anger, feelings)
3
antagonize(verb, upset, annoy, irritate, anger)
3
bait(verb, aggravate)
3
be at(verb, upset, trouble, get, bother)
3
burn(verb, upset, bother, disturb, annoy)
3
crow to pick(expression, idiom)
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