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rancor
[ rang-ker ]
/ ˈræŋ kər /
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Definition of rancor
noun
bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice.
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Also especially British, ran·cour .
Origin of rancor
synonym study for rancor
See malevolence.
OTHER WORDS FROM rancor
rancored; especially British, rancoured, adjectiveun·ran·cored, adjectiveWords nearby rancor
rancho, Rancho Cordova, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Palos Verdes, rancid, rancor, rancorous, rancour, rand, R & A, Randall
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