6
stir(verb, move, upset, bother, disturb)
6
stir up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, encourage, push)
6
temper(noun, passion, dispute, anger, rage)
6
torment(noun, verb, upset, break, trouble)
6
upset(noun, verb, trouble, hurt, bother)
6
virulence(noun, hurt, passion, rise, dispute)
6
worry(verb, upset, trouble, bother, annoy)
6
wound(verb, upset, break, cut, hurt)
5
acerbity(noun, hurt, passion, rise, dislike)
5
acrimony(noun, hurt, passion, rise, temper)
5
aggravation(noun, slight, irritation, annoyance, frustration)
5
animosity(noun, hurt, passion, rise, temper)
5
discompose(verb, upset, bother, provoke, excite)
5
fascinate(verb, concern, draw, interest, excite)
5
fire(verb, move, drive, cause, start)
5
fury(noun, hurt, passion, slight, rise)
5
grate(verb, get, bother, disturb, raise)
5
hassle(noun, verb, upset, trouble, bother)
5
hector
5
ignite(verb, upset, bother, annoy, provoke)
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