ran
kle
Third Person
rankles
Present Participle
rankling
Past Tense
rankled
Past Participle
rankled
1
to cause persistent irritation or resentment, typically due to a past grievance or injustice
- The unfair treatment continues to rankle him, affecting his attitude towards the company.
- Her harsh words rankled him for days after the argument.
- The criticism is currently rankling his pride, making it difficult for him to move on.
- While they were working together, the unresolved conflict rankled their relationship, leading to tension in the office.
- If left unaddressed, the betrayal will surely rankle him for years to come.