8
start(verb, bother, cause, disturb, encourage)
7
attract(verb, encourage, desire, draw, delight)
7
burn up(verb, expression, upset, trouble, bother)
7
chivvy
7
effect(verb, make, cause, secure, produce)
7
embitter(verb, disturb, annoy, excite, warm)
7
ferment(verb, agitate, motivate, inflame)
7
get under skin(verb, expression, idiom, upset, bother)
7
ignite(verb, upset, bother, disturb, promote)
7
impassion(verb, disturb, stimulate, excite, warm)
7
outrage(verb, upset, meet, hurt, bother)
7
persuade(verb, make, drive, cause, start)
7
roil(verb, upset, trouble, get, bother)
7
set(verb, present, touch, start, plan)
7
trouble(verb, upset, get, hurt, bother)
6
bedevil(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, bother)
6
chevy
6
compel(verb, make, force, cause, encourage)
6
envenom(annoy, aggravate, resentment, hate, impair)
6
heckle(verb, hurt, bother, annoy, irritate)
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