ran·kle /ˈræŋkəl/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[rang-kuhl] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, -kled, -kling.
–verb (used without object) 1. (of unpleasant feelings, experiences, etc.) to continue to cause keen irritation or bitter resentment within the mind; fester; be painful.
–verb (used with object) 2. to cause keen irritation or bitter resentment in: His colleague's harsh criticism rankled him for days
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