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Meanings of rancour in English

Portuguese
rancor
Catalan
amargor
Spanish
rencor

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

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Usage of rancour in English
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Our first task will be a transition without rancour, and without resentment.
The Guardian
2
But now she had all the zeal-nay ,eventhe rancour-ofthe convert.
The History of David Grieve
3
But the rancour was not vehement, and the evening was passed pleasantly.
The Eustace Diamonds
4
His resentment was never on private grounds, and it was without rancour.
John Redmond's Last Years
5
To this, and to the letter, her rancour may principally be ascribed.
Memoirs of the Courts of Louis XV and XVI. — Volume 3 / Being se...
6
They, therefore, have no rancour against the Government or against their countrymen.
Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2
7
If he chooses still to indulge his rancour, he must do so.
The Three Clerks
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A man of rancour, meet for pity, and, in his cups, contented.
Fraternity
9
A great deal of rancour has given way to a more constructive approach.
The Irish Times
10
This may prove wishful thinking, given the continued rancour and recriminations among Republicans.
The Guardian
11
But if it was inevitable, then let it happen decently and without rancour.
A journey: my political life
12
America has a tumultuous history, and a long memory for rancour.
Radio NZ
13
The same resentments and rancour extend to Italy, Spain, and Greece.
The Guardian
14
But he underrated the rancour and the twistings of his enemies.
Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon — Volume 02
15
I can understand her not writing at first; but apparently she cherishes rancour.
Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith
16
Harris, in quoting it, says that it is full of rancour and prejudice.
Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 2
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