3
scandalizing(verb, displeasing)
3
shocking(verb, displeasing)
3
shooting(verb, motivating)
3
shoving(verb, motivating)
3
slinging(verb, motivating)
3
tempting
3
thought-provoking
3
throwing(verb, motivating)
3
thrusting(verb, motivating)
3
upsetting(adjective, hard, severe, offensive, distressing)
3
wearisome(hard, severe, pain, offensive, distressing)
2
pitching(verb, motivating)
2
abetting
2
affective(adjective, moving, touching, exciting, stirring)
2
aggravate
2
badgering(verb, annoyance, nuisance, mocking, playful)
2
bother(verb, annoyance, nuisance, pestering)
2
breathless(adjective, moving, touching, exciting, stirring)
2
chafing
2
crisp(adjective, short, curt)
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