3
aggravate(verb, upset, cause, excite)
3
chafe(calm, smooth)
3
confuse(verb, support, calm)
3
disconcert(verb, calm, quiet, confuse)
3
disquiet(verb, calm, worry, uneasy)
3
enrage(verb, upset, calm, comfort)
3
exacerbate(verb, calm, infuriate, worse)
3
exasperate(verb, upset, quiet, provoke, placate)
3
foment
3
fret(verb, worry, ignore, please)
3
hurt(verb, upset, help, fix, cause)
3
inflame(verb, stop, calm, quiet, anger)
3
infuriate(verb, calm)
3
intensify(verb, upset, dull, severe, excite)
3
intimidate(verb, calm, release)
3
madden(verb, calm, pacify)
3
rile(verb, calm, placate)
2
alarm(noun, verb, upset, calm)
2
anger(verb, calm, quiet, mad, pacify)
2
discomfort
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