- a variation of rancor.
rancour
Britishnoun
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Etymology
Origin of rancour
C14: from Old French, from Late Latin rancor rankness
Example Sentences
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Macron played an instrumental role over nearly a decade in pushing for the tapestry loan, which is viewed as another step towards healing the rancour of the Brexit years.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Until then, the division and rancour that has engulfed the world's game in this remarkable drama of intrigue and power looks set to continue.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
This includes bolstering London's close ties with Kyiv and plans to strengthen relations with the European Union after the rancour of the Brexit years.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
However, he wrote to me without rancour, leading me to believe that there was probably a lot of truth in his version of events.
From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026
Her voice was cold, but the rancour was gone from it.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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