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Feelings - Provoking Anger

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to agitate

to make someone feel annoyed, anxious, or angry

Ex: The constant noise from the construction site agitated the residents. 
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to anger
to anger
[Verb]

to make a person feel angry

Ex: His constant teasing about her appearance angered her. 
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to annoy
to annoy
[Verb]

to make a person feel a little angry

Ex: The constant tapping of the pen on the desk annoyed her during the meeting. 
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to antagonize

to provoke and anger someone so much that they start to hate and oppose one

Ex: His constant criticism of her work antagonized her to the point of seeking employment elsewhere. 
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to bristle

to react in an angry, aggressive, or defensive manner

Ex: The team bristled when their strategy was mocked. 
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to enrage
to enrage
[Verb]

to cause someone to become extremely angry

Ex: The unfair treatment by the authorities enraged the protesters. 
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to gall
to gall
[Verb]

to irritate someone deeply, often by showing disrespect or by behaving in a way that is offensive

Ex: His arrogant attitude galled his coworkers. 
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to frustrate

to make someone feel annoyed or upset for not being able to achieve what they desire

Ex: The ongoing delays frustrate her. 
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to incense

to provoke extreme anger in a person

Ex: The decision to close down the community center without prior notice incensed the local residents. 
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to infuriate

to make someone extremely angry

Ex: His dishonesty infuriated his colleagues. 
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to irritate

to annoy someone, often over small matters

Ex: The way he constantly interrupts conversations can really irritate people. 
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to madden
to madden
[Verb]

to make someone angry

Ex: The constant noise from the construction site maddened the residents. 
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to [make] {sb} sick

to cause someone to feel strong anger, disgust, or horror

Ex: His lies really make me sick. 
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to [make] {one's} blood boil

to cause someone to become extremely angry

Ex: The way they treated the workers made my blood boil. 
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to outrage

to cause someone to become extremely angry or shocked

Ex: The controversial decision by the government to increase taxes outraged the citizens. 
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to provoke

to intentionally annoy someone so that they become angry

Ex: His sarcastic remarks were meant to provoke his sister, but she remained unfazed. 
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to push
to push
[Verb]

to pressure or provoke someone to the point of anger or upset

Ex: He always pushes his friends too far. 
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to rile
to rile
[Verb]

to disturb or annoy someone, especially through minor irritations

Ex: The repetitive noise from the construction site riled the residents. 
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to sting
to sting
[Verb]

to cause emotional pain or discomfort with a comment or remark

Ex: Her blunt criticism stung him deeply, leaving him silent. 
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to tee off

to anger, irritate, or annoy someone

Ex: His constant interruptions really tee me off. 
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infuriating
infuriating
[Adjective]

causing intense anger, frustration, or irritation

Ex: The repeated delays in the flight schedule were infuriating for the passengers. 
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maddening
maddening
[Adjective]

causing intense frustration or irritation

Ex: The maddening noise from the construction site kept her up all night. 
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provocative
provocative
[Adjective]

causing strong reactions or discussions by presenting controversial or thought-provoking ideas

Ex: The provocative artwork sparked heated debates about freedom of expression. 
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annoying
annoying
[Adjective]

causing slight anger

Ex: The annoying sound of construction outside disrupted her concentration. 
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