Rancour

/ɹˈɑːnkɐ/

/ɹˈænkɚ/

[noun]

Rancour

[NOUN]

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

synonyms : bitterness

gall

rancor

resentment

Examples

1. Every day that passes without this issue being resolved means more uncertainty, more bitterness, and more rancour.

2. We would be wise to rehearse these facts about human nature without rancour or surprise when we are next at our most fragile and desperate.

3. Not least, to the sustenance of our ability to govern ourselves, without, we hope, excessive rancour, that is through politics, debate and discussion, instead of violence, war and destruction.

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