Bug
Bug verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: these incessant phone calls are really starting to bug me
Nettle
Nettle verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: don't nettle your brother while he's trying to do his homework
Bug is a synonym for nettle in feelings topic. You can use "Bug" instead a verb "Nettle", if it concerns topics such as peeve. informal substitute
Mutual synonyms
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Nettle and Bug. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bug/nettle
Bug & Nettle. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/bug/nettle>.
Nettle or Bug. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/bug/nettle.
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