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nettle
noun
verb
Any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)
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ˈnɛt(ə)l
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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”
verb
Sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
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Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves
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