rankle

[US]/ˈræŋkl/
[UK]/ˈræŋkl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. fester; bear a grudge; inflame
vt. cause resentment; cause pain; cause suffering.
Word Forms
Past Participlerankled
Pluralrankles
Third Person Singularrankles
Past Tenserankled
Present Participlerankling

Phrases & Collocations

rankle with resentment

Example Sentences

The insult rankled in his mind.

Lisa was rankled by his assertion.

The noise that trunks and ambulances made in the street rankles me every day.

Her harsh words rankled him for days.

The unfair treatment still rankles with him.

The criticism from his boss continues to rankle.

His careless remarks rankled his colleagues.

The betrayal from his friend rankled deeply.

The loss of the championship still rankles in his mind.

The memory of the argument rankles between them.

The unresolved issue continues to rankle in their relationship.

His condescending attitude rankles with his peers.

The lingering resentment rankles in their interactions.

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