rankled - Definition and Meaning

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(verb)

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(of a comment or fact) cause continuing annoyance or resentment

examples

the casual manner of his dismissal still rankles

(verb)

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(of a wound or sore) continue to be painful; fester

examples

the wound is but skinned over and rankles still at the bottom

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