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Synonyms for (noun) nettle

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

Hypernyms: weed Definition: any plant that crowds out cultivated plants

Synonyms for (verb) nettle

Synonyms: devil, irritate, get at, get to, gravel, rag, rile, bother, chafe, annoy, nark, nettle, vex Definition: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations Usage: Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me; It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves

Hypernyms: displease Definition: give displeasure to

Synonyms: urticate, nettle Definition: sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation

Hypernyms: sting, bite, burn Definition: cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort Usage: The sun burned his face