4
excruciate(verb, upset, trouble, disturb, strain)
4
fang(noun, bane)
4
fleece
4
flog(verb, trouble, damage, harm, injure)
4
hoax(noun, verb, abuse, cheat, trick)
4
hurt the feelings(expression, idiom, resentment)
4
insect bite(noun, expression, idiom)
4
lacerate(verb, trouble, damage, harm, injure)
4
pins and needles(noun, expression, idiom, tingle)
4
punish(noun, verb, upset, trouble, disturb)
4
rub
4
stimulate(verb, upset, drive, bother, push)
4
stir(verb, upset, drive, bother, push)
4
suffering(noun, cut, hurt, wrong, damage)
4
tang(noun, drive, sweet, hint, smack)
4
thrill(prickle, sensations of touch)
3
affliction(noun, cut, hurt, wrong, damage)
3
anger(verb, upset, hurt, bother, disturb)
3
barb
3
barb the dart(expression, idiom)
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