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__ the wrong way (irritate) (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rub

(Other definitions for rub that I've seen before include "Polish - difficulty" , "Massage or buff" , "Ointment; copy (a brass)" , "Remove marks - ... out" , "trouble" .)

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