rancor
Translation
rancour, bitterness, hatred
Examples
He spoke about his enemies without rancor.
He spoke about his enemies without rancour.
Grammar Patterns
((without)) rancour feeling no bitterness He forgave them without any rancour.
rancour ((towards sb.)) bitterness towards someone She felt no rancour towards him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: animosity, resentment, malice; Antonyms: goodwill, amity
Etymology
From Old French 'rancor', from Latin 'rancorem' meaning 'rankness, bitterness'. Related to 'rancid'.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'rank odor'. Imagine a bad smell that makes you feel bitter and hateful. Note the British spelling is 'rancour'.