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rancorous
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showing a feeling of continuing anger over a past event, especially because one was treated unfairly
Example
From the moment they stepped into the courtroom, a rancorous atmosphere filled the air, foreshadowing the contentious legal battle to come.
Despite their shared history, their interactions remained rancorous due to the unresolved conflicts between them.
The long-standing rivalry between the two sports teams resulted in rancorous matches filled with heated confrontations.
