Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nettle

noun, verb
/ˈnɛtl/
Definition
A plant that has stinging hairs, belonging to the genus Urtica.
Examples
  • She was careful to avoid the nettles while walking through the forest.
  • His comments seemed to nettle her a bit.
Meaning
To irritate or annoy someone.
Synonyms
  • irritate
  • annoy
  • provoke
  • vex