Synonyms for rankle
ˈræŋ kəlran·kle

WiktionaryRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. rankleverb

   To cause irritation or deep bitterness.

   Synonyms:
   irritate, embitter

2. rankleverb

   To fester.

   Synonyms:
   fester

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rankle

   Synonyms:
   fester, smoulder, burn, irritate, gall, disquiet

   Antonyms:
   heal, cool, close, calm, quiet, compose

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. eat into, fret, rankle, grateverb

   gnaw into; make resentful or angry

   "The injustice rankled her"; "his resentment festered"

   Synonyms:
   grind, fret, gag, chafe, erode, eat into, scrape, scratch, fuss, grate, gall, choke, niggle, eat away, fray, rub

Matched Categories

1. • Annoy

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rankleverb

   Synonyms:
   fester, be inflamed

2. rankleverb

   Synonyms:
   be embittered, become more bitter, grow more intense

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