<p><strong>Verb:</strong></p><ul><li><p>(used without object) (of unpleasant feelings, experiences, etc.) to continue to cause keen irritation or bitter resentment within the mind; fester; be painful.</p></li><li><p>Synonyms: chafe, gall, irritate.</p></li><li><p>(used with object) to cause keen irritation or bitter resentment in: His colleague's harsh criticism rankled him for days.</p></li><li><p>Synonyms: chafe, gall, irritate.</p></li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>