rankle
verbHow many syllables in rankle?
There are 2 syllables in the word rankle.How to pronounce rankle:
Definition of rankle:
- rankle (verb):
- gnaw into; make resentful or angry.
- to continue to cause resentment or bitterness
- to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
Synonyms for rankle:
agitate
annoy
boil
bother
bristle
burn
devil
eat into
foam
fret
fume
get at
get to
grate
gravel
inflame
irritate
nark
nettle
rag
rage
rant
rile
see red
seethe
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Antonyms for rankle:
aid
allay
alleviate
ameliorate
appease
approve
assist
assuage
assure
attract
avoid
be happy
becalm
bore
calm
calm down
charm
cheer
cheer up
comfort
compliment
compose
conciliate
console
contain
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