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(net-tle) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a plant with sharp hairs that sting.

Example Sentence

His little brother tries to nettle him while he is studying.

More Example Sentences

She avoided the nettle on her hike.

Synonyms

sting; irritate; annoy

Antonyms

please; delight

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Rhymes

  • betel
  • fettle
  • gettel
  • gettle
  • gretal
  • gretel
  • hettel
  • kettell
  • kettle
  • metal
  • mettle
  • nettle
  • petal
  • settle
  • trettel
  • zettel
  • zettle

  • resettle
  • unsettle
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