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What does rankled mean?

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  1. simple past tense and past participle of rankle
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Though gratitude to America for coming to our rescue in the Second World War continues, aspects of the shared adventure rankled at the time.
But Keating's devaluing of Anglo-Australia and of the links with Britain rankled with sections of the British-descended majority.
The behaviour of some people after Munich rankled with me very much, and continues to do so, especially when the anniversary comes around.
It must have rankled her to see other people rise to the top, even Dowd and Gail Collins, the editorial page editor.
This action must have rankled Larry, who, like all good politicians, loves a media opportunity with kids.
Adams' sarcasm did not solely derive from his jealousy of Franklin's easy popularity, though that always rankled with him.

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