rankle
verb as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The way he interrupted me rankled my feelings and I couldn't stop thinking about it.
Definition:Feelings of anger or frustration that keep bothering someone over time
From rankle feelings
Example:Talking about the breakup rankled old wounds and made me feel vulnerable again.
Definition:Stirring up old pain or hurt feelings
From rankle wounds
Example:His constant interruptions rankle everyone in the meeting.
Definition:Annoy or irritate someone, often persistently
From rankle someone
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