11
energize(verb, make, bother, cause, disturb)
11
hassle(verb, upset, trouble, drive, bother)
11
occasion(verb, make, get, cause, start)
11
quicken(verb, move, upset, make, get)
11
raise(verb, present, touch, start, encourage)
11
tease(verb, upset, trouble, get, drive)
11
tempt(verb, desire, draw, delight, lead)
11
upset(verb, trouble, get, hurt, bother)
11
worry(verb, upset, trouble, make, force)
10
activate(verb, make, set, present, cause)
10
enkindle(verb, get, promote, encourage, stimulate)
10
exacerbate(verb, upset, trouble, disturb, worry)
10
inspirit(verb, get, drive, encourage, push)
10
insult(noun, verb, upset, trouble, hurt)
10
nag(verb, upset, trouble, make, get)
10
push(verb, make, force, drive, cause)
10
whip up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, make, present)
9
actuate(verb, make, force, drive, cause)
9
chivy(verb, bother, annoy, harass, pursue)
9
engender(verb, make, cause, plan, produce)
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