nettle in a sentence

n.

Definition

Sample Sentences

1. The sudden criticism from her colleagues seemed to nettle her more than she expected.
2. After hours of work, the minor errors in the report began to nettle him.
3. He tried to remain calm, but the persistent questions started to nettle his patience.
4. The politician's comments were intended to provoke, and they certainly nettled his opponents.
5. She knew better than to nettle the sleeping dog, as it could lead to unwanted trouble.
6. The constant noise from the construction site began to nettle the residents living nearby.
7. She felt an urge to nettle her brother with playful teasing as he concentrated on his work.
8. His rude comments were enough to nettle anyone who valued common courtesy.
9. To nettle her friend, she jokingly pointed out the mistake in his presentation.
10. The politician's evasive answers seemed designed to nettle the persistent journalist.

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