rankles (Meaning)

rankles

to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness, to cause irritation or bitterness in, to feel anger and irritation

The unfair dismissal rankles deeply within her, leaving a lingering bitterness.
His condescending remarks rankled her pride, igniting a simmering resentment.
The injustice of the situation rankled with him, fueling his determination to seek retribution.
The memory of her betrayal rankled his heart, creating a permanent scar.
The knowledge that he would always be second-best rankled his competitive spirit.
The constant criticism rankled her confidence, eroding her self-esteem.
The disparity in their treatment rankled her sense of fairness, sparking a quiet rebellion.
The accusation rankled his integrity, leaving him feeling unjustly accused.
Her apology failed to soothe the hurt, leaving the wound rankled with distrust.
The lingering resentment rankled between them, casting a shadow over their once-close relationship.

to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness, to cause irritation or bitterness in, to feel anger and irritation

storms,steams, fumes, burns, rages, seethes, boils, inflames, sees red, shakes

pleases, relieves, delights, gratifies, soothes, calms, consoles,allays, quiets, appeases

The unfair dismissal rankles deeply within her, leaving a lingering bitterness.

His condescending remarks rankled her pride, igniting a simmering resentment.

The injustice of the situation rankled with him, fueling his determination to seek retribution.

The memory of her betrayal rankled his heart, creating a permanent scar.