rancor
/ˈɹæŋ.kɚ/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈɹæŋ.kɚ/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈɹæŋ.kɚ/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
The deepest malignity or spite; deep-seated enmity or malice; inveterate hatred.
“I could almost see the rancor in his eyes when he challenged me to a fight.”
How this word is used
- Everyday “I could almost see the rancor in his eyes when he challenged me to a fight.”
- Academic “In academic writing, “rancor” can carry a precise technical sense.”
- Business “In business contexts, “rancor” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”
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