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Rankle

ˈraŋkl

Rankle definitions
verb
rankle rankled rankles rankling
  1. (of a comment or fact) cause continuing annoyance or resentment

    "the casual manner of his dismissal still rankles"

    • annoy or irritate (someone)

      "Lisa was rankled by his assertion"

  2. (of a wound or sore) continue to be painful; fester

    "the wound is but skinned over and rankles still at the bottom"

    suppurate become septic form pus secrete pus discharge run weep ooze