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nettle vs rankle

rankle vs nettle

nettle is a noun but rankle is not a noun.

nettle and rankle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nettle Yes No Yes No
rankle No No Yes No
As verbs, rankle is a hyponym of nettle; that is, rankle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than nettle:
  • nettle: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
  • rankle: gnaw into; make resentful or angry
nettle (noun) rankle (noun)
any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)
nettle (verb) rankle (verb)
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations gnaw into; make resentful or angry
sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
Difference between nettle and rankle

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