(BrE) (AmE rancor) noun
[U] (formal) feelings of hatred and a desire to hurt other people, especially because you think that sb has done sth unfair to you:
There was rancour in his voice. * They divorced with remarkably little rancour. * She learned to accept criticism without rancour.
rancorous adjective:
a rancorous legal battle * The talks became increasingly bitter and rancorous.
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