Rankle has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Noun
1
A festering, embittering object or condition — either mental, or a physical sore or ulcer (rare).
Verb
1
gnaw into; make resentful or angry
"The injustice rankled her"
"his resentment festered"
2
To cause irritation or deep bitterness.
Broader Terms (hypernyms)