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   Ran·cor

   /ˈraNGkər/

   

   noun

   • 1. bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing: "he spoke without rancor"

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from late Latin rancor ‘rankness’ (in the Vulgate ‘bitter grudge’), related to Latin rancidus ‘stinking’.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   Rancor definition: bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice.. See examples of RANCOR used in a sentence.

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   noun. (Canadian English usually rancour) /ˈræŋkər/. [uncountable] (formal) feelings of hatred and a desire to hurt other people, especially because you think that someone has done something unfair to you synonym bitterness There was rancor in his voice. They divorced with remarkably little rancor.

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   The meaning of RANCOR is bitter deep-seated ill will. How to use rancor in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rancor.

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   2 days ago · rancor in American English. (ˈræŋkər) noun. bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice. Also (esp. Brit.): rancour. SYNONYMS bitterness, spite, venom, animosity. See malevolence. ANTONYMS benevolence. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.

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   In English, 'rancor' refers to a deep-seated and long-lasting bitterness or resentment towards someone or something. When people harbor 'rancor,' they hold onto negative emotions and animosity, often arising from past grievances or perceived wrongs. Quiz: Find the meaning of rancor.

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