rankles

The word “rankles” has 2 syllables: ran-kles

It's pronounced as /ˈræŋ.kəlz/

What is synonym and antonym for rankles?

In the thesaurus, “rankles” has 57 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for rankles along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for rankles

affronts
aggravates
agitates
angers
annoys
antagonizes
boils
bristles
burns
chafes
convulses
crosses
embitters
enflames
enrages
envenoms
exasperates
foams
frets
fulminates
fumes
gets
huffs
incenses
inflames
infuriates
ires
irritates
maddens
mads
miffs
nettles
offends
outrages
peeves
piques
provokes
puts out
rages
rants
raves
riles
roils
rubs the wrong way
ruffles
sees red
seethes
shakes
sizzles
smolders
smoulders
steams
steams up
stews
storms
ticks off
vexes

Antonyms for rankles

allays
appeases
assuages
beguiles
bewitches
calms
captivates
charms
comforts
conciliates
consoles
delights
disarms
enchants
gratifies
lulls
mollifies
pacifies
placates
pleases
quiets
relieves
settles
soothes

Meanings of rankles

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

Example Sentences

The unfair criticism of her work rankles every time she thinks about it.
His constant bragging about his accomplishments really rankles his colleagues.
The decision to cut funding for the program rankles many community members who relied on it.
It rankles her that they did not consider her opinion during the planning process.
The way he spoke to her rankles long after the conversation ended.

On this page you'll find 81 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rankles, such as: affronts, aggravates, agitates, allays, angers, annoys, antagonizes.

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