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vex vs rankle

rankle vs vex

vex and rankle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vex No No Yes No
rankle No No Yes No
As verbs, rankle is a hyponym of vex; that is, rankle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than vex:
  • vex: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
  • rankle: gnaw into; make resentful or angry
vex (verb) rankle (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to gnaw into; make resentful or angry
subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
change the arrangement or position of
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
Difference between vex and rankle

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