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- DictionaryRan·kle/ˈraNGk(ə)l/
verb
- 1. (of a comment, event, or fact) cause annoyance or resentment that persists: "the casual manner of his dismissal still rankles"
- 2. (of a wound or sore) continue to be painful; fester: archaic "the wound is but skinned over and rankles still at the bottom"
Rankle is a verb that means to cause or feel anger, irritation, or bitterness. It comes from a word for a festering sore or a small serpent, and is related to dragon.
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Rankle means to make someone annoyed or angry for a long time, often because of something unfair or unkind. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see synonyms and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
Rankle definition: (of unpleasant feelings, experiences, etc.) to continue to cause keen irritation or bitter resentment within the mind; fester; be painful.. See examples of RANKLE used in a sentence.
Rankle is a cranky-sounding verb that means to eat away at or aggravate to the point of causing anger. If you want to rankle a cat, try splashing it with water and then putting it in the bathtub.
Rankle means to make someone annoyed or angry for a long time. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see synonyms and examples, and compare it with irony.
Rankle means to cause irritation, resentment, or fester. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of this word, as well as related terms and expressions.
Rankle means to cause or have long-lasting anger, rancor, or resentment. It can also mean to fester or be painful. See word origin, frequency, and usage in sentences.
