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Rancour Definition & Meaning

rancour
noun
  1. a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

"Rancour" in song lyrics

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  • "Crush skulls like rancour"
    Swollen Members — Against All Odds
  • "dr. rancour"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "rancour"

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Frequently asked questions

What does rancour mean?
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
What part of speech is rancour?
Rancour is a noun.

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