rankles

[US]/ˈræŋkəlz/
[UK]/ˈræŋkəlz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to cause persistent pain or resentment

Phrases & Collocations

rankles deeply

rankles him

rankles her

rankles still

rankles most

rankles everyone

rankles the public

rankles the team

rankles with anger

rankles in silence

Example Sentences

the unfair decision rankles the players.

his constant criticism rankles her.

it rankles me that i wasn't invited.

the delay in payment rankles the contractors.

she tried to hide how much it rankles her.

his remarks about her work rankle deeply.

it rankles that he always takes credit for her ideas.

the way he ignored her rankles her.

that comment about her outfit really rankles.

it rankles when people don’t respect your time.

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