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nettles

VERB

provoke, upset

Synonyms

STRONG

annoy chafe disgust disturb exasperate fret get goad harass huff incense insult irritate miff peeve pester pet pique rile roil ruffle snit stew sting tease tiff vex

WEAK

put out

Antonyms

STRONG

aid appease assist calm comfort delight discourage dissuade help make happy pacify placate please soothe

WEAK

mollify

Example Sentences

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In the midst of a mass – or "smack" – of Pacific sea nettles, Mr Pace coated any skin not covered by his wetsuit with petroleum jelly to protect himself from stings.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

Leafy greens and herbs: arugula, spinach, beet greens, mustard greens, radish tops, kale, dandelion, nasturtiums, fennel fronds, nettles, lovage, microgreens.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2025

He also had to work to sustain the voracious creatures, foraging daily for nettles to feed them.

From Science Magazine • May 20, 2024

Some are well-known to foragers and farmers market shoppers — nettles, morels, garlic scapes.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024

Keck and stinging nettles grew up as high as his chest, obscuring the path.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill