116 entries under needle topic. ×

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insult(verb, upset, hurt, disturb, raise)
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perturb(verb, upset, trouble, get, bother)
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rouse(verb, upset, bother, disturb, touch)
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whip up(verb, expression, disturb, touch, encourage)
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work up(verb, expression, upset, bother, disturb)
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abet(verb, touch, encourage, raise, provoke)
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goad(verb, upset, trouble, bother, worry)
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make(verb, irritate, aggravate, incite)
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make waves(verb, expression, upset, trouble, bother)
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rally(verb, disturb, touch, encourage, raise)
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abrade(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
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disgust(verb, upset, hurt, bother, disturb)
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exercise(verb, raise, irritate, anger, aggravate)
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fire up(verb, expression, upset, trouble, bother)
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hassle(verb, upset, trouble, bother, worry)
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incite(verb, disturb, touch, encourage, raise)
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kindle(verb, upset, bother, disturb, touch)
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nag(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
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stew(verb, trouble, worry, annoy, provoke)
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sting(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, bother)
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