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RANKLE Synonyms

There are 25 synonyms of the word rankle. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word rankle. (close relations)
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irritate
verbv
verb

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame

• excite to some characteristic action or condition, such as motion, contraction, or nervous impulse, by the application of a stimulus

agitate
verbv
verb

• try to stir up public opinion

• cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

• move very slightly

• move or cause to move back and forth

• change the arrangement or position of

anger
nounn
noun

• a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

• the state of being angry

• belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)

verb

• make angry

• become angry

annoy
verbv
verb

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

bother
verbv
noun

• an angry disturbance

• something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness

verb

• take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

• intrude or enter uninvited

• make nervous or agitated

• make confused or perplexed or puzzled

chafe
verbv
noun

• soreness and warmth caused by friction

• anger produced by some annoying irritation

verb

• become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

• feel extreme irritation or anger

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

• cause friction

• warm by rubbing, as with the hands

disgruntle
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• put into a bad mood or into bad humour

disturb
verbv
verb

• move deeply

• change the arrangement or position of

• tamper with

• destroy the peace or tranquility of

• damage as if by shaking or jarring

exacerbate
verbv
verb

• make worse

• exasperate or irritate

exasperate
verbv
verb

• exasperate or irritate

• make furious

• make worse

gall
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle

• a skin sore caused by chafing

• abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury

• a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

• a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats

• the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

verb

• become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

• irritate or vex

incense
verbv
noun

• a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned

• the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned

verb

• perfume especially with a censer

• make furious

infuriate
verbv
verb

• make furious

madden
verb, nounv, n
verb

• cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind

• drive up the wall; go on someone's nerves

• make mad

nettle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)

verb

• sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

peeve
nounn
noun

• an annoyed or irritated mood

verb

• cause to be annoyed, irritated, or resentful

pique
verbv
noun

• tightly woven fabric with raised cords

• a sudden outburst of anger

verb

• cause to feel resentment or indignation

provoke
verbv
verb

• call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

• evoke or provoke to appear or occur

• provide the needed stimulus for

• annoy continually or chronically

rile
verbv
verb

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• make turbid by stirring up the sediments of

vex
verbv
verb

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress

• change the arrangement or position of

• subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation

• be a mystery or bewildering to

Best Hypernyms For RANKLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rankle, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
annoy bother chafe devil gravel irritate nark nettle rag rile vex
Phrases (2)
get atget to

Alternatives for IRRITATE

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