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1. rankle
verb. ['ˈræŋkəl'] gnaw into; make resentful or angry.
Synonyms
- rag
- bother
- annoy
- irritate
- fret
- nettle
- devil
- vex
- nark
- gravel
- get to
- eat into
- get at
- rile
- grate
Antonyms
- soothe
- praise
- calm
- better
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Words that Rhyme with Rankle
- frankl
- frankel
- shankle
- shankel
- hankel
Example sentences of the word rankle
1. Verb, base form
You can also rankle your community if you act in a way that suggests racial or religious bias, a willingness to take advantage of the disadvantaged or a propensity for dishonesty in financial transactions.