Visual meaning of 'rankles'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of rankles: To cause irritation or deep bitterness.

verb

To cause irritation or deep bitterness.

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

emotion mind attitude

Visual illustration of rankles: To fester.

verb

To fester.

"a splinter rankles in the flesh"