(net-tles) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact;
verb. cause annoyance in; disturb especially by minor irritations

Example Sentence

The nettles caught onto his pants.

Synonyms

thorny plant; prickly plant; irritate; aggravate; annoy

Antonyms

please; delight

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Rhymes

  • kettles
  • metal's
  • metals
  • metals'
  • nettles
  • petals
  • settles