Bother
Bother verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: it bothers me when obviously sick people go to concerts and spend the whole time coughing and sneezing
Itch
Itch verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: don't let her snide put-downs itch you—just ignore her
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