Rankle: meaning, definitions and examples
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rankle
[ หrรฆล.kษl ]
emotional pain
To rankle means to cause persistent annoyance or resentment. It is often used in relation to feelings that continue to irritate or upset someone over time. When a comment or situation continues to bother a person, they may describe it as 'ranking' in their mind. This verb is frequently employed in contexts where unresolved feelings or grievances linger and affect oneโs emotional state.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His harsh critique continues to rankle her.
- The unfair treatment at work began to rankle many employees.
- It rankled me that he didn't apologize for his actions.
Translations
Translations of the word "rankle" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ferir
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคขเคผเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช รคrgern
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengganggu
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะฐััะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ denerwowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท contrarier
๐ช๐ธ irritar
๐น๐ท rahatsฤฑz etmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์ฆ๋๊ฒ ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุบูุถูุจู
๐จ๐ฟ rozฤilovat
๐ธ๐ฐ nahnevaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅบๆฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ draลพiti
๐ฎ๐ธ pirra
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะทะดัะฐะถะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฆแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ narahat etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ irritar
Etymology
The word 'rankle' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French term 'rancler.' This, in turn, comes from the Latin 'dracunculus,' meaning 'little dragon,' a diminutive of 'draco,' meaning 'dragon.' The use of 'rankle' in the context of causing lasting irritation dates back to the 14th century. The evolution of its meaning likely stems from the idea of a wound that continues to fester, much like a dragon's fiery breath that causes enduring pain. Over time, rankle has shifted to encompass not just physical torment but also emotional and psychological discomfort that persists long after the initial offense. It has also retained its strong connotation of bitterness and unresolved conflict in interpersonal relationships.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,202, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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