Meaning Of The Word Rankle

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What's The Definition Of Rankle?

rankle
verb: If an event or situation rankles, it makes you feel angry or bitter afterwards, because you think it was unfair or wrong.

rankle in American English
to fester; become or make inflamed
intransitive verb: to continue to cause keen irritation or bitter resentment within the mind; fester; be painful
transitive verb: to cause keen irritation or bitter resentment in

rankle in British English
verb: to cause severe and continuous irritation, anger, or bitterness; fester

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