Rankle

//ˈɹæŋ.kəl//

Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "rankle" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

ranklement ranklingly

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

annoy bother chafe devil get at get to gravel irritate nark nettle rag rile vex

Related Terms

bitterness fester irritation

Synonym Network

eat into embitter fester

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