variants
or British rancour
formal
: an angry feeling of hatred or dislike for someone who has treated you unfairly
She answered her accusers calmly and without rancor.
In the end, the debate created a degree of rancor among the committee members.
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“Rancor.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/rancor. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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