nettle
/ˈnɛtəl/ verb C2- Of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting, causing a rash in someone. · The children were badly nettled after playing in the field.
- To pique, irritate, vex or provoke.
He/she/it nettles · Past nettled · Past participle nettled · -ing form nettling
Verb forms
- Base form
- nettle
- He/she/it
- nettles
- Past
- nettled
- Past participle
- nettled
- -ing form
- nettling
From the library
Persuaded as Miss Bingley was that Darcy admired Elizabeth, this was not the best method of recommending herself; but angry people are not always wise; and in seeing him at last look somewhat nettled, she had all the success she expected.
A BOY was stung by a Nettle.
“The next time you touch a Nettle, grasp it boldly, and it will be soft as silk to your hand, and not in the least hurt you.”
Grasp the nettle, Watson!
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