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Term: Rankled

Description:

Rankled is a verb that describes the state of being deeply irritated or annoyed, often as a result of a perceived unfair treatment or injustice. It can also refer to someone feeling a lingering resentment or bitterness.

Senses and Usages:

1. Transitive verb:

When used as a transitive verb, rankled can mean causing persistent annoyance or resentment in someone.

Example sentence: The unfair criticism from her boss rankled her, and she found it hard to concentrate on her work.

2. Intransitive verb:

Used as an intransitive verb, rankled can represent someone feeling irritated, angry, or bitter over a particular issue.

Example sentence: The constant gossiping among her colleagues rankled, making her consider finding another job.

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