rankle

verb

How many syllables in rankle?

There are 2 syllables in the word rankle.

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Divide rankle into syllables:

ran · kle

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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