Definition of Nettle

to cause someone to become annoyed or angry

Examples of Nettle in a sentence

My brother will often nettle me by reading my diary.  🔊

If you nettle a bee, you should be prepared to run.  🔊

My employee’s habit of coming in to work late is starting to nettle me.  🔊

Although Elaine tried to nettle me by describing her great date with my ex-boyfriend, I did not let her comments bother me.  🔊

Mary does not like to sit outside because the mosquitos always nettle her.  🔊

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