rancorous
[rang-ker-uh s]
- full of or showing rancor.
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Origin of rancorous
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Examples from the Web for rancorous
Contemporary Examples
For several years now, this town has been consumed by a rancorous argument over the proper size of the federal government.
Full Text of President Obama’s 2014 State of the Union AddressJanuary 29, 2014
This is not to say that our parties shouldn't engage in rancorous debate about fiscal policy and the budgets.
The rancorous debate ended on December 7, 1941, when the U.S. entered the war after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
After more than a year of rancorous debate and ugly revelations, Cameron agrees to a voluntary press watchdog.
Historical Examples
The senators who did not call upon him he regarded as of "rancorous spirit."
John Quincy AdamsJohn. T. Morse
Why should she bury her life in this cruel, rancorous atmosphere?
The Wall BetweenSara Ware Bassett
He had long since wearied of discussing the rancorous subject.
Sister CarrieTheodore Dreiser
His brow is black with chagrin; his lips white with rancorous rage.
The Death ShotMayne Reid
Of all his rancorous libellers, not one ever ventured to call in question his honesty.
CharacterSamuel Smiles
Word Origin and History for rancorous
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