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(ran-kle) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to cause annoyance or anger in someone.

Example Sentence

She wanted to rankle me with her absurd questions.

More Example Sentences

She did not like the way he spoke.

Synonyms

irritate; annoy; bother

Antonyms

please; calm; soothe

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Rhymes

  • ankle
  • frankel
  • frankl
  • hankel
  • rankle
  • shankel
  • shankle
  • sprankle
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