1net·tle 
/ˈnɛtl̟/ verb
net·tles; net·tled; net·tling /ˈnɛtl̟/ verb [+ obj] : to make (someone) angry
▪ The mayor's recent actions have nettled some members of the community. ▪ It nettles him that his younger coworker got a promotion before he did.
▪ The mayor's recent actions have nettled some members of the community. ▪ It nettles him that his younger coworker got a promotion before he did.
