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rancor

view main entry for rancornoun [uncountable] formal  /ˈræŋkər/
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rancorous

adjective

rancorously

adjective
rancorously adjectiveFeeling angry or annoyed: angry, annoyed, upset, mad, irritated, fed up, put out, displeased, cross, belligerent

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