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rancor

nounHigh-frequency wordMore R words

bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will

In a sentence

Rancor in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing rancor in a sentence.

Despite losing the election, she conceded without a trace of rancor.

Decades after the partition, the territorial dispute still bred rancor between the two neighboring states.

Synonyms
animosityenmitybitternessspite
Antonyms
goodwillamitycordiality
Usage & nuance

Using “rancor” well

Rancor implies a deep-seated, enduring bitterness rather than a passing irritation. It is the noun form of the adjective rancorous, and it stresses the lingering ill will that outlasts the original grievance.

Common questions

Questions about “rancor

Rancor (noun) means bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will
Here is rancor used in an example sentence: "Despite losing the election, she conceded without a trace of rancor." Another example: "Decades after the partition, the territorial dispute still bred rancor between the two neighboring states."
Common synonyms for rancor include animosity, enmity, bitterness, spite.
Antonyms of rancor include goodwill, amity, cordiality.
Clusters with animosity, enmity, bitterness, and spite in Sentence Equivalence. Its opposites goodwill, amity, and cordiality often anchor positive-tone choices in the same question.
Yes. Rancor is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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