Rancor

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɹæŋ.kÉš/
• Rhymes: -æŋkÉ™(ɹ)
• Homophones: ranker

Alternative forms

• rancour Commonwealth

Origin

Early 13th century, from Old French rancor, from Latin rancor ("rancidity, grudge, rancor"), from ranceō ("be rotten or putrid, stink"), from which also English rancid.

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Full definition of rancor

Noun

1. The deepest malignity or spite; deep-seated enmity or malice; inveterate hatred.I could almost see the rancor in his eyes when he challenged me to a fight.

Derived terms

• rancorous
• rancorously

Related terms

• rancid