Rankle

Rankle (V)

Pronunciation: RANG-kuhl

Word Meaning:

1. To cause persistent irritation, resentment, or bitterness, often resulting from a past offense, insult, or injury.

Uses in Sentence:

1. The unfair treatment he received from his colleagues continued to rankle him long after the incident.
2. The betrayal by her closest friend still rankled in her mind, even years later.
3. His thoughtless comment about her appearance rankled her for days.

Synonyms:

1. Fester
2. Grate
3. Aggravate
4. Irritate
5. Chafe

Antonyms:

1. Soothe
2. Heal
3. Comfort
4. Calm
5. Pacify

Word Meaning in Hindi: खींचना (Kheenchana) चिढ़ाना (Chidhana)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. उसके सहयोगियों द्वारा प्राप्त अन्यायपूर्ण व्यवहार ने उसे घावी बादल बनाए रखा, घटना के बाद भी बहुत समय बाद। (The unfair treatment he received from his colleagues continued to rankle him long after the incident.)
2. उसके सबसे करीबी दोस्त के द्वारा की गई धोखाधड़ी उसके मन में अब भी खींच रही थी, यहां तक कि वर्षों बाद। (The betrayal by her closest friend still rankled in her mind, even years later.)
3. उसकी सौंदर्य में उसकी बेवकूफ टिप्पणी ने उसे दिनों तक खींचा रखा। (His thoughtless comment about her appearance rankled her for days.)