rankled

[US]/ˈræŋkld/
[UK]/ˈræŋkəld/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to cause persistent pain or resentment

Phrases & Collocations

rankled feelings

rankled response

rankled attitude

rankled comments

rankled pride

rankled emotions

rankled objections

rankled issues

rankled spirits

rankled sentiments

Example Sentences

his comments rankled her deeply.

the unfair treatment rankled the entire team.

she tried to hide her feelings, but the insult still rankled.

his failure to apologize rankled for weeks.

the decision to overlook his contributions rankled him.

it rankled that she was promoted over him.

the criticism rankled, even though it was constructive.

his arrogance rankled everyone in the office.

she was rankled by the constant interruptions.

the way he dismissed her ideas rankled her.

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