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RANCOUR Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word rancour. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word rancour. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for RANCOUR

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bitterness
nounn
noun

• a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

• a rough and bitter manner

• the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth

• the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste

resentment
nounn
noun

• a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

acrimony
nounn
noun

• a rough and bitter manner

animosity
nounn
noun

• a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

animus
nounn
noun

• a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

grudge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

verb

• bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings

• accept or admit unwillingly

hatred
nounn
noun

• the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

hostility
nounn
noun

• a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

• a state of deep-seated ill-will

• the feeling of a hostile person

• violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked

spite
verb, nounv, n
noun

• feeling a need to see others suffer

• malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty

verb

• hurt the feelings of

ill will
nounn
noun

• the feeling of a hostile person

• a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

gall
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle

• a skin sore caused by chafing

• abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury

• a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

• a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats

• the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

verb

• become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

• irritate or vex

rancor
nounn
noun

• a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

Best Hypernyms For RANCOUR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rancour, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
enmity hostility
Phrases (1)
ill will

Alternatives for BITTERNESS

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