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rankle

verb

/ˈræŋ.kəl/

Meaning

To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.

His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.

irritate, annoy, bother, aggravate, upset

please, comfort, soothe

rankle with, rankle in mind, rankle deeply

to close something, especially a door or window

To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.

to come into violent contact; crash into something

To eat more food than the body needs.

to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position

to be about to happen; to loom threateningly