rankle
verb
UK/ˈræŋ.kᵊl/
US/ˈræŋ.kᵊl/
Definitions of rankle verb
- Intransitive
To cause persistent annoyance or resentment.
The unfair way he was dismissed from his job has rankled with him for years.
The fact that she knew she was wrong and didn't apologize rankled me.
The missed opportunity for promotion continued to rankle him.