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rancor

ran·cor [ rángkər ]


noun 
Definition:
 
resentment: a bitter, deeply held, and long-lasting ill will or resentment

[12th century. Via French< Latin, "stinking smell or offensive flavor, bitterness" < rancere "to stink"]

ran·cor·ous adjective
ran·cor·ous·ly adverb
ran·cor·ous·ness noun
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