4
pestering(verb, adjective, aggravating)
4
upsetting(verb, adjective, aggravating, festering)
4
virulence(resentment, malevolence)
3
acerbity
3
anger(noun, state, passion, temper, rage)
3
animosity(noun, trouble, bother, passion, scorn)
3
antagonizing(verb, adjective, aggravating)
3
asperity
3
bothering(verb, aggravating)
3
bothersome(adjective, aggravating)
3
enraging(verb, adjective, aggravating)
3
maddening
3
nagging(verb, adjective, aggravating)
3
nettling
3
peeving(verb, aggravating)
3
perturbing(verb, adjective, aggravating)
3
riling
3
soreness(noun, passion, temper, anger, rage)
3
spleen(noun, resentment)
3
teasing(verb, adjective, aggravating)
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