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rankled

The correct spelling is rankled.

How to pronounce rankled

verb

Say it like: Ran-kle-d

The correct spelling is rankled. 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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