Synonyms for rankle

Synonyms for (verb) rankle

Synonyms: grate, fret, rankle, eat into

Definition: gnaw into; make resentful or angry

Usage: The injustice rankled her; his resentment festered

Similar words: devil, irritate, get at, get to, gravel, rag, rile, bother, chafe, annoy, nark, nettle, vex

Definition: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

Usage: Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me; It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves


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