rancor
noun | /rancor/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment
rancor
noun | /rancor/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMa feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment
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"Long-standing rancor between the families made reconciliation difficult."
"He spoke without rancor despite the years of grievance."
Mnemonic Trick
RANCOR → RANK + ROR: rank hatred — lingering bitterness or resentment.
Etymology
From Old French rancor, from Latin rancor “bitterness.”
Used for lasting resentment or ill will.
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