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rancorous
adjective ran·cor·ous \ˈraŋ-k(ə-)rəs\
Definition of RANCOROUS
: marked by rancor : deeply malevolent <rancorous envy>
— ran·cor·ous·ly adverb
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First Known Use of RANCOROUS
circa 1570
Related to RANCOROUS
- Synonyms
- acrid, acrimonious, embittered, hard, bitter, resentful, sore
- Antonyms
- unbitter
RANCOROUSLY Defined for Kids
rancorous
adjective ran·cor·ous \ˈraŋ-kə-rəs\
Definition of RANCOROUS for Kids
: showing deep hatred <He gave a rancorous answer.>
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