rancune — meaning in English

English meaning

• grudge noun A long-held feeling of resentment or ill will toward someone, usually because of a past wrong.
• rancor noun A deep, lasting bitterness or resentment toward someone, often from a perceived wrong.

Senses

rancune is used for these senses in English:

• grudge (countable) Deep-seated and/or long-term animosity or ill will about something or someone, especially due to perceived mistreatment.
• rancor (American spelling) A feeling of long-lasting ire for another, sometimes to the point of hatred, over a perceived wrongdoing; bitterness.

grudge — full definition

1. noun A long-held feeling of resentment or ill will toward someone, usually because of a past wrong.
2. verb To be reluctant to give or allow something.

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