mettle

As nouns the difference between nettle and mettle

is that nettle is any plant, the foliage of which is covered with stinging, mildly poisonous hairs, causing an instant rash while mettle is a quality of endurance and courage.

As a verb nettle

is of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting causing a rash in someone.

As nouns the difference between mettle and temerity

is that mettle is a quality of endurance and courage while temerity is (not countable) reckless boldness; foolish bravery.

As nouns the difference between mettle and acumen

is that mettle is a quality of endurance and courage while acumen is quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination.

As nouns the difference between mettle and moxie

is that mettle is a quality of endurance and courage while moxie is backbone, determination and fortitude.

As nouns the difference between mettle and medal

is that mettle is a quality of endurance and courage while medal is a stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.

As a verb medal is

(sports|very|colloquial) to win a medal.