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
