Definition of Rankle

to cause bitterness or irritation

Examples of Rankle in a sentence

The fact the plane is leaving two hours late is certainly going to rankle the passengers.  🔊

When the prince decided to date a commoner, he knew his romantic choice would rankle his parents.  🔊

Releasing the killer from prison is sure to rankle the victim’s family.  🔊

If I tell my husband how much money I spent at the store, I am certain the figure will rankle him.  🔊

Your open invitation to pray will undoubtedly rankle the atheists in the room.  🔊

Even though Jimmy was upset with his wife, he did not allow his anger to rankle and influence his entire day.  🔊

The plan to tear down the historical church and build a strip mall is going to rankle all the religious activists in the community.  🔊

According to the media, the current poll results are going to rankle the politician who appears to be losing his political seat.  🔊

The boy’s lazy behavior began to rankle his parents.  🔊

Because Heather is already stressed, it will not take much to rankle her and worsen her mood.  🔊

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