NETTLE

(noun) any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)
(verb) cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
"Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me", "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"
synonyms : annoy , bother , chafe , devil , get at , get to , gravel , irritate , nark , rag , rile , vex
The youngsters were chafed due the rising unemployment caused by the new economic politics of the state. -added by Aswathy_inlas
"Her harsh response riled the teacher" -added by sradha_inlas
(verb) sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
synonyms : urticate

Mnemonics

(Tag: English) Nettle sounds like kettle. A Kettle boiling water makes a lot of noise and is therefore irriating and annoying. It also means "worried".
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