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rancor Synonyms

Another word for rancor

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• noun (Context 1)

Bitter, deep-seated, and long-standing resentment, malice, or ill will.

Usage Example

"Despite the heated debate during the election, the two candidates shook hands afterward without a trace of acrimony."

Strongest
acrimony
bitterness
resentment
ill will
animosity
Strong
malice
spite
enmity
hostility
antipathy

Opposites of rancor

The opposite of rancor shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

amity
goodwill
benevolence
friendliness
kindness
harmony
affection
sympathy
See all opposites of rancor

• Nearby Words

rancid
rancidly
rancidness
rancor
rancorous
rancorousness
rand

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Rancor. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/rancor
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