Definition of RANCOR

rancor

Plural: rancors

Noun

  • Bitter, deeply held ill will or resentment; vindictive enmity.
  • a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
  • A feeling of long-lasting ire for another, sometimes to the point of hatred, over a perceived wrongdoing; bitterness.
  • Rancidity, rankness.

Examples

  • Despite the rancor of a challenging Scrabble match, they shook hands afterward.
  • I could almost see the rancor in his eyes when he challenged me to a fight.

Origin / Etymology

First attested in the 13th century as Middle English rancour, from Old French rancor, from Latin rancor (“rancidity, grudge, rancor”), from ranceō (“I am rotten or putrid”), from which also English rancid.

Scrabble Score: 8

rancor: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
rancor: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
rancor: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

rancor: valid Words With Friends Word