Inoffensive: alternatives and connections

Provocation; irritation.

A stirring up or arousing; disturbance of tranquillity; disturbance of mind which shows itself by physical excitement; perturbation; a…

To affect with pain or uneasiness, either physical or mental; to trouble; to be the matter with; -- used to express some uneasiness or…

To speak in defense against; to reply to in defense; as, to answer a charge; to answer an accusation.

One who, or that which, bothers; state of perplexity or annoyance; embarrassment; worry; disturbance; petty trouble; as, to be in a bo…

Grievous to be borne; causing uneasiness or fatigue; oppressive.

A machine, used for the purpose of giving cloth, paper, etc., a smooth, even, and glossy or glazed surface, by cold or hot pressure, o…

Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or wave…

To call, invite, or summon to answer for an offense by personal combat.

epilepsy in which the attacks begins with an isolated disturbance of cerebral function (as a twitching of a limb or an illusory sensat…

Gross violation of human law, in distinction from a misdemeanor or trespass, or other slight offense. Hence, also, any aggravated offe…

The act of defying, putting in opposition, or provoking to combat; a challenge; a provocation; a summons to combat.

An offense or transgression against law; (Scots Law) an offense of a lesser degree; a misdemeanor.

Want of comfort; uneasiness, mental or physical; disturbance of peace; inquietude; pain; distress; sorrow.

Causing discomfort; occasioning uneasiness; making sad.

Causing uneasiness.

(medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group; "erectil…

That which displeases; cause of irritation or annoyance; offense; injury.