ran·kle
[rang-kuh‘l]
verb, -kled, -kling.
verb (used without object)
1. (of unpleasant feelings, experiences, etc.) to continue to cause keen irritation or bitter resentment within the mind; fester; be painful.
verb (used with object)
2. to cause keen irritation or bitter resentment in: His colleague’s harsh criticism rankled him for days.