rancour
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Origin of rancour
C14: from Old French, from Late Latin rancor rankness
Example Sentences
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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
There's been clashes between players and rancour between unions, but all of that will be phoney wars compared to what is about to happen in Dublin.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
With emotion can come suspicion, bitterness and rancour.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
Judging by the rancour of the messages I have received from various corners of the Labour Party, the definitive answer is: more vulnerable.
From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025
Her voice was cold, but the rancour was gone from it.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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