rancor

UK /ˈɹæ̞ŋkə/ US /ˈɹæ̝ŋkɚ/

noun 2verb 1

Definitions

noun

A feeling of long-lasting ire for another, sometimes to the point of hatred, over a perceived wrongdoing; bitterness.

I could almost see the rancor in his eyes when he challenged me to a fight.

Rancidity, rankness.

verb

To rankle or fester.

Collocations

ADJ.

still

VERB + RANCOR

see

RANCOR + NOUN

russians

PREP.

between, in

ADV.

almost

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

I could almost see the rancor in his eyes when he challenged me to a fight.

Wiktionary

Even now, many years after the Cold War, there is still much rancor between the Russians and the Germans, especially in areas once occupied by the Soviet Union.

Tatoeba · #1968

The study results suggest there is a very real human toll to the divisiveness and rancor that has gripped the nation since the president's election.

Tatoeba · #11058950

There was no rancor in her farewell—only quiet resignation.

Tatoeba · #13571136

Usage Notes

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In some senses, rancor is marked as archaic, US, rare. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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