irking

molestation persecution provocation

aggravation annoyance bedevilment bother disturbance exasperation hassle irritation nuisance perturbation torment trouble vexation

bothering pestering provoking vexing

aid comfort contentment delight happiness help joy peace pleasure

assistance facilitation furtherance support

affront harassment indignity insult

annoyance brickbat cause challenge dare grabber grievance grounds incentive inducement injury instigation justification motivation offense reason taunt vexation

bothering casus belli defy provoking vexing

compliment

discouragement happiness hindrance pleasure praise

prevention repression suppression

annoyance displeasure offense

anger chagrin exasperation fury grudge huff indignation injury ire irritation miff pique rage resentment vexation wrath

high dudgeon nettling provoking sense of injury

calmness cheer comfort delight enjoyment favor glee happiness joy love peace pleasure