12
fret(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, bother)
12
inflame(verb, upset, trouble, get, bother)
12
offend(verb, upset, hurt, bother, annoy)
10
bug(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
10
put out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, upset, trouble)
10
rankle(verb, upset, trouble, bother, annoy)
10
ruffle(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
9
agitate(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
9
disturb(verb, upset, trouble, get, hurt)
8
get(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
8
grate(verb, upset, trouble, get, bother)
7
embitter(verb, upset, disturb, annoy, provoke)
7
excite(verb, upset, bother, disturb, touch)
7
get at(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
7
harass(verb, upset, trouble, get, bother)
7
miff(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, bother)
7
needle(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
7
outrage(verb, upset, hurt, disturb, annoy)
7
tease(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
7
worry(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
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