rancour

Meanings

• noun

  A feeling of deep-seated resentment and bitter hostility towards someone or something.

  - "After the argument, John held a rancour towards his sister."
  - "The rancour between the two teams was palpable during the championship game."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rancour
dour , pour , lour , sour

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Variants

List of all variants of rancour that leads to same result
rancor , rancour , rancours

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'rancour', meaning 'gall' or 'grudge'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'rancour' has been used in English since the 15th century.

2. In French cuisine, 'rancid' meat is meat that has spoiled and developed a strong, unpleasant smell and taste, similar to the feeling of rancour.

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Related Concepts

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1. resentment: A feeling of deep disappointment or indignation, often leading to a desire for revenge.

2. grudge: A strong feeling of dislike or anger towards someone or something, often leading to a desire for revenge.

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Culture

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Rancour is often associated with long-term grudges and bitter feelings. In literature, it is a common theme in tragedies and revenge stories. For example, Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet' explores the destructive power of rancour and its impact on the protagonist.

How to Memorize "rancour"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a deep, dark pit of resentment and hostility in your heart. This is what rancour feels like.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rancour' with the feeling of bitter resentment and hostility towards someone or something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember R-A-N-C-O-U-R stands for Resentment and Anger Not COnstructive or Understanding.

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