rancor

🇬🇧 UK/'ræŋkә/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

Deep, long-lasting bitterness or resentment toward another person; intense ill will.

深仇,积怨,强烈的敌意

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
rancorother
=rancor

Common Collocations

  • 1.bitter rancor深切的积怨
  • 2.without rancor毫无怨恨
  • 3.harbor rancor心怀积怨
  • 4.[rancor between]彼此间的敌意

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Despite years of rancor between them, the two rivals finally shook hands.

  • 2.

    She spoke about her former partner without any rancor, which surprised everyone.

  • 3.

    The political debate was filled with rancor, leaving little room for compromise.

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