Pronunciation: /ˈræŋkər/
noun bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing
A1 There was rancor between the two neighbors over a disputed property line.
A2 The siblings' rancor towards each other was evident during the family gathering.
B1 The political debate was filled with rancor as each side argued their points.
B2 The rancor between the rival sports teams was palpable as they faced off on the field.
C1 Despite their long history of rancor, the two countries finally signed a peace treaty.
C2 The rancor in the courtroom was so intense that the judge had to call for order.
verb None
A1 She rancors her ex-boyfriend for cheating on her.
A2 The siblings rancor over who gets to use the car first.
B1 The team members rancor about the best strategy to win the game.
B2 The shareholders rancor over the decision to merge with another company.
C1 The political parties rancor over the new legislation proposed.
C2 The rival companies rancor over the patent rights for the new technology.
adjective None
A1 She felt rancor towards her noisy neighbors.
A2 The siblings' rancor towards each other was evident during the family gathering.
B1 The rancor between the two political parties was palpable during the debate.
B2 Despite their rancor towards each other, they managed to work together on the project.
C1 The long-standing rancor between the two countries led to a breakdown in diplomatic relations.
C2 The rancor from past disagreements still lingered in their interactions, making it difficult to move forward.
adverb None
A1 She looked at him with rancor.
A2 The siblings spoke to each other with rancor.
B1 The team members worked together despite their rancor towards each other.
B2 The political debate was filled with rancor and hostility.
C1 The long-standing feud between the families was fueled by deep-seated rancor.
C2 Despite their rancor towards each other, they managed to work together effectively.
pronoun None
A1 I felt rancor towards my neighbor for playing loud music late at night.
A2 The team's rancor towards their coach was evident in their lackluster performance.
B1 Her rancor towards her former boss was so strong that she refused to speak to him.
B2 The political debate was filled with rancor as each candidate attacked the other's policies.
C1 Despite the rancor between the two countries, they were able to come to a peaceful resolution.
C2 The rancor between the two rival gangs had been building for years, leading to a violent confrontation.
preposition None
A1 There was rancor between the two siblings over who got to use the computer first.
A2 The rancor in the room was palpable as the two colleagues argued about the project.
B1 Despite the rancor between them, they managed to work together to complete the task.
B2 The rancor from the previous meeting still lingered in the air as they sat down to discuss the budget.
C1 The rancor between the political parties was evident during the debate.
C2 The rancor between the two nations had been brewing for years, leading to tensions along the border.
conjunction None
A1 I don't like him, but I don't hold any rancor towards him.
A2 Despite their differences, there was no rancor between the two friends.
B1 The siblings resolved their differences without any rancor towards each other.
B2 The heated debate ended without any lasting rancor among the participants.
C1 Despite the disagreement, there was no rancor in their professional relationship.
C2 The political rivals managed to put aside their rancor and work together for the greater good.
interjection None
A1 Rancor! That was not fair!
A2 Rancor, I can't believe you did that!
B1 Rancor! This is unacceptable behavior.
B2 Rancor, please stop causing trouble.
C1 Rancor, your actions are causing unnecessary conflict.
C2 Rancor, I will not tolerate this behavior any longer.
article None
A1 There was no rancor between the two friends after their argument.
A2 The siblings tried to resolve their differences without any rancor.
B1 Despite their disagreements, there was no rancor in their professional relationship.
B2 The political debate was filled with rancor as both sides refused to compromise.
C1 The long-standing rancor between the two families finally came to an end.
C2 The rancor between the rival companies escalated into a full-blown legal battle.
formal The political debate was filled with rancor as both sides refused to compromise.
informal There's so much rancor between those two, it's hard to imagine them ever getting along.
slang I can't stand the rancor between those two, it's so unnecessary.
figurative The rancor in the air was palpable, creating a tense atmosphere.
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