3
discomposing(verb, hard, severe, offensive, distressing)
3
exacerbating(verb, adjective, aggravating)
3
harassment(noun, insult, annoyance, stimulus, nuisance)
3
harrying(verb, aggravating)
3
hassling(verb, irritating, aggravating)
3
incensing
3
mischievous(adjective, wicked, mocking, playful, devilish)
3
nettling
3
niggling(adjective, troublesome, incitement, goading, needling)
3
offensive
3
peevish
3
pestilent
3
tiring(verb, adjective)
3
unpleasant(hard, severe, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
3
vexation(noun, insult, annoyance, stimulus, nuisance)
2
afflictive
2
agitating(verb, hard, severe, offensive, distressing)
2
angering
2
arousing(verb, aggravating)
2
bewildering(adjective, hard, tricky, complicated)
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