RANKLE


Meaning of RANKLE in English

verb

to produce continual or progressive anger, irritation, or bitterness

this decision has long rankled as an act of injustice

Synonyms: fester

Related Word: annoy, bother, irk, vex; aggravate, exasperate, irritate; harass, obsess, plague, torment

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