rancor

noun
UK: /ˈræŋkər/
US: /ˈræŋkər/

  1. A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will.

    1. She felt rancor toward her former boss for firing her.
    2. The debate was filled with rancor and personal attacks, showing deep-seated rancor.

Synonyms

resentment hatred malice animosity

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "rancor" is /ˈræŋkər/ in British English and /ˈræŋkər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rancor": resentment, hatred, malice, animosity.

Example usage of "rancor": "She felt rancor toward her former boss for firing her.". More examples on the page.