Associations to the word «Rankle»
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Wiktionary
RANKLE, verb. (transitive) (intransitive) To cause irritation or deep bitterness.
RANKLE, verb. (intransitive) To fester.
Dictionary definition
RANKLE, verb. Gnaw into; make resentful or angry; "The injustice rankled her"; "his resentment festered".
Wise words
We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control
our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we
are then master of the situation.