Meaning & Definition of Nettle in English
English⟶
Nettle
/nɛtəl/
noun
1. Any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus urtica or family urticaceae)
synonym:
- nettle
verb
1. Sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
synonym:
- nettle,
- urticate
2. Cause annoyance in
- Disturb, especially by minor irritations
- "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"
- "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"
synonym:
- annoy,
- rag,
- get to,
- bother,
- get at,
- irritate,
- rile,
- nark,
- nettle,
- gravel,
- vex,
- chafe,
- devil