What does "nettle my heart" mean? When someone's words make me realize my faults and feel very guilty, can I use this phrase?

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The word Nettle is not appropriate to use in this context. It means: irritate or annoy (someone). "‘I was only asking,’ Jess said, nettled" synonyms: irritate, annoy, irk, gall, vex, anger, exasperate, infuriate, bother, provoke
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The meaning of the word nettle is can be anger your heart or hurt your heart. Therefore, in that context nettle my heart means annoy your heart or hurt your depending on usage
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Nettle my heart basically means when someone's actions hurt you or deeply disturb you. It is used in cases of emotional pain.
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nettle=sting, annoy.
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Someone has hurt your heart with words that actually should not be said
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