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rankle

The correct spelling is rankle.

How to pronounce rankle

/ˈɹæŋ.kəl/
verb

IPA: /ˈɹæŋ.kəl/

Say it like: Ran-kle

The correct spelling is rankle. To cause irritation or deep bitterness. For example: "a splinter rankles in the flesh"

Usage Examples

a splinter rankles in the flesh

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To cause irritation or deep bitterness.
  2. 2.To fester.

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