9
irritating(verb, adjective, annoying, aggravating, infuriating)
8
annoying(verb, adjective, irritating, aggravating, infuriating)
8
exasperating(verb, adjective, aggravating)
8
hate(noun, trouble, bother, scorn, pain)
8
vexing(verb, adjective, aggravating)
7
aggravating(verb, adjective, aggravating)
7
inflaming(verb, adjective, aggravating)
6
acrimony(noun, passion, temper, anger, rage)
6
chafing(verb, aggravating)
6
festering
6
gall(noun, passion, temper, anger, rage)
6
grating(verb, adjective, aggravating)
6
infuriating(verb, adjective, aggravating)
6
rancor(noun, trouble, bother, scorn, pain)
6
tormenting(verb, adjective, aggravating)
5
bitterness(noun, resentment)
5
galling(adjective, irritating, annoying, infuriating, festering)
5
harassing(verb, adjective, aggravating)
5
irksome(adjective, aggravating)
4
disturbing(verb, adjective, aggravating, festering)
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