nettle
net-tle
noun
A wild plant with leaves covered in fine hairs that sting when touched.
"She got a nasty sting from a nettle."
verb
To annoy or irritate someone, often causing slight resentment or vexation.
"His rude comment really nettled her."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: get at, nark, devil, get to, chafe, vex, rile, annoy, gravel, bother, rag, irritate