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Rankle

/ˈɹæŋ.kəl/

To cause irritation or deep bitterness.

📖 Definitions of "Rankle"

verb
  1. 1

    To cause irritation or deep bitterness.

  2. 2

    To fester.

    "a splinter rankles in the flesh"

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