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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