rankle

"What irritation causes you to be so moody?"

"Because she felt her brother always received more attention, she grew resentful of his success. "

"The lemon had a noticeable bitterness. "

"The harsh criticism from the teacher unfairly unmade his final project, leaving it looking quite unattractive. "

"They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

"The carpenter carefully removed the splinter from his finger. "

"Even though he apologized, her classmate's rude comment rankled her for days. "

"My grandmother's flesh felt soft and warm when I hugged her. "

"The fester on her arm finally broke open, revealing a deep wound. "

"Even after all these years, the memory of being unfairly blamed for the mistake still rankles him. "

"The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue."