3
pester
3
arouse
3
embitter
3
fret(verb, upset, ignore, please)
3
infuriate(verb, calm)
3
rankle(verb, calm, soothe)
3
rile(verb, calm)
3
upset
3
worry(verb, upset)
2
chafe(calm, smooth)
2
bug
2
antagonize
2
affront(verb, calm, insult, involve, compliment)
2
encourage
2
exacerbate(verb, calm, soothe)
2
excite
2
harass(verb, help, delight, aid)
2
ignite
2
incense(calm, quiet)
2
incite(verb, upset)
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