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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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
Wales have now won only two of their past 24 Test matches, while the domestic game is racked with uncertainty and rancour as the Welsh Rugby Union attempt to restructure four regional sides.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
It was all a far cry from the rancour that was exposed at Elland Road on Saturday night.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2025
Her voice was cold, but the rancour was gone from it.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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