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Meaning of rankle

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rankle

Pronunciation:/ˈɹæŋ.kəl//ˈɹæŋ.kəl/

verb

Definitions

  1. To cause irritation or deep bitterness.

  2. To fester.

    Example: a splinter rankles in the flesh