nettling

Verb

To irritate or provoke someone.

ریشه

From Middle English 'netelen', from Old English 'netelan', meaning 'to irritate'.

مثال

• His constant criticism nettled her.
• She tried to ignore the nettling comments.
• The unfair treatment nettled him deeply.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Nettling comments Nettling treatment Nettling teasing