nettles
net-tles
noun
A common wild plant covered in fine hairs that cause a stinging sensation.
"Be careful not to touch the nettles."
verb
To annoy or irritate someone, often with persistent teasing or criticism.
"His rude comments nettled her."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: get at, nark, devil, get to, chafe, vex, rile, nettle, annoy, gravel, bother, rag