6
heighten(verb, decline, disturb, encourage, annoy)
6
innervate(verb, drive, disturb, start, encourage)
6
invigorate(verb, get, encourage, stimulate, excite)
6
persecute(verb, hurt, bother, criticize, annoy)
6
pick on(verb, expression, upset, trouble, get)
6
put up to(verb, expression, idiom, make, force)
6
ride(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
6
set off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, make, cause)
6
taunt(verb, upset, trouble, meet, bother)
6
thrill(verb, move, bother, disturb, touch)
6
titillate(verb, bother, disturb, start, desire)
6
wake(verb, disturb, touch, promote, encourage)
5
abrade(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
5
advance(verb, cause, create)
5
aid(verb, support, help, encourage, stimulate)
5
alienate(irritate, hate)
5
begin(verb, make, cause, start, produce)
5
bestir(verb, disturb, touch, start, promote)
5
build up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, start, stimulate)
5
burn(verb, get, bother, cause, disturb)
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