Nettle

1. noun

   any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)

2. verb

   sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation

   Similar: urticate

3. verb

   cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

   “Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me”

   Similar: annoy, rag, get to, bother, get at, irritate