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Definitions

rancor

[rang-ker] / ˈræŋ kər /
NOUN
bitterness, hatred
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acrimony animosity animus antagonism bad blood bitterness enmity grudge harshness hatred hostility ill will malice resentment venom
STRONG
acerbity antipathy aversion bile dudgeon hate hatefulness malevolence malignity mordacity pique retaliation ruthlessness spite spitefulness spleen umbrage unfriendliness variance vengeance vengefulness vindictiveness virulence
WEAK
hardness of heart ill feeling resentfulness revengefulness uncharitableness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
benevolence friendliness friendship good will kindness liking love loving sympathy
STRONG
happiness
WEAK
respect

Example Sentences

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But the consistent tone of “Big Mistakes” is rancor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

You have two choices after that: Mention it in a review — factually and without rancor — or contact the Airbnb Resolution Center.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

Some supporters of Ken Paxton think that rancor is more important.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The case against her was threadbare, a product of postwar rancor, false testimony and manipulative journalists who had preyed on her naivete.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

He pointedly banished any hint of rancor from his voice, even though he knew he wasn’t going to like her answer.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner