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RANKLING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Rankling.

Rankling - as a verb

Gnaw into; make resentful or angry

Example: "The injustice rankled her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eat intofretgrate

Rankling - as a noun

A sensation that rankles.

Example Sentences

"The comments he made about my family are still rankling me."
"The defeat in the championship game was rankling for the team."
"His harsh comments kept rankling in her mind."
"The unfair treatment he received had been rankling him for years."
"The criticism from his peers was rankling, but he tried to ignore it."
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Word Game Points

Is RANKLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rankling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RANKLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is RANKLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rankling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RANKLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is RANKLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rankling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RANKLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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