nettle

/nˈɛtə‍l/

/ˈnɛtəɫ/

to nettle

MAIN VERB

cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

synonyms : annoy

sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation

synonyms : urticate

Nettle

any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)

Examples

1. The government grasped the nettle.

2. I know you don't like disciplining employees, but you've just got to grasp the nettle.

3. This nettled the public as well as those in charge.

4. Now of course, nettles have a season like everything else.