rancor
4 synonyms and 4 antonyms for rancor, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A deep, lasting bitterness or resentment toward someone, often from a perceived wrong.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
gall
rancour
Antonyms
How to use rancor
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bitter rancor
without rancor
harbor rancor
Etymology
From Old French rancor, from Latin rancor, "rancidity" or "grudge" — the same root that gives us "rancid."
Full origin of rancor →Frequently asked questions
What does “rancor” mean?
The word “rancor” means a deep, lasting bitterness or resentment toward someone, often from a perceived wrong. In plain terms, a lingering feeling of bitterness or ill will.
How do you pronounce “rancor”?
“Rancor” is pronounced RANG-kuh (/ˈɹæ̝ŋkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rancor” in a sentence?
Here is “rancor” used in a sentence: “Years after the divorce, there was still rancor between them.”
What part of speech is “rancor”?
“Rancor” is a noun.
Where does the word “rancor” come from?
The word “rancor” comes from Latin. From Old French rancor, from Latin rancor, "rancidity" or "grudge" — the same root that gives us "rancid.".
