nettled

It nettled him; it broke down his habitual composure, and it was a relief to him when the conference came to a close.

Lady Hartledon understood the implication; she felt nettled, and a flush rose to her face.

His indifference nettled her, and she picked up her work, resolved not to offer him the least assistance.

I thought he would never have ended; and I felt nettled that my remark should have given rise to such immoderate mirth.

I was nettled now at all these things which were coming to puzzle and perturb an honest fellow out for a morning ride.