rancour

noun 1verb 1name 1

Definitions

noun

Alternative spelling of rancor.

By some paradoxical evolution rancour and intolerance have been established in the vanguard of primitive Christianity. Mrs. Spoker, in common with many of the stricter disciples of righteousness, was as inclement in demeanour as she was cadaverous in aspect.

verb

Alternative spelling of rancor.

name

A surname from French.

Collocations

ADJ.

main, o'er, paradoxical

RANCOUR + NOUN

intolerance

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Synonyms

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

resentment
bitterness
gall
rancor

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

By some paradoxical evolution rancour and intolerance have been established in the vanguard of primitive Christianity. Mrs. Spoker, in common with many of the stricter disciples of righteousness, was

Wiktionary

"Thou know'st, who oft hast sorrowed with my pain, / how, tost by Juno's rancour, o'er the main / thy brother wanders."

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