Madden
Madden verb - To make angry.
Usage example: her perpetual tardiness maddened her friends to no end
Pique
Pique verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: her seat companion piqued her by repeatedly poking her in the ribs
Mutual synonyms
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