rankling

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

Translation

v.causing persistent pain or resentment

Phrases & Collocations

rankling issue

rankling comment

rankling feeling

rankling situation

rankling remark

rankling memory

rankling experience

rankling behavior

rankling thought

Example Sentences

his comments were rankling in my mind for days.

the unfair treatment left a rankling feeling in the team.

she tried to ignore the rankling sensation of jealousy.

his rankling doubts about the project caused delays.

the rankling issue of pay disparity needs addressing.

even after years, the rankling memory still haunts him.

her rankling remarks during the meeting were uncalled for.

the rankling tension between the two parties was evident.

rankling disagreements can harm long-term relationships.

he felt a rankling resentment towards his colleague.

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