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devil vs rankle

rankle vs devil

devil is a noun but rankle is not a noun.

devil and rankle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
devil Yes No Yes No
rankle No No Yes No
As verbs, rankle is a hyponym of devil; that is, rankle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than devil:
  • devil: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
  • rankle: gnaw into; make resentful or angry
devil (noun) rankle (noun)
a word used in exclamations of confusion
an evil supernatural being
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
devil (verb) rankle (verb)
coat or stuff with a spicy paste gnaw into; make resentful or angry
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Difference between devil and rankle

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