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Rankling
verb
Word Frequency:
0.1
Definitions
1.
verb
To cause irritation or deep bitterness.
2.
verb
To fester.
"a splinter rankles in the flesh"
3.
noun
A sensation that rankles.
Synonyms
embitter
irritate
fester
fret
eat into
grate
rumbling
grating
jarring
niggling
reek
gnawing
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