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Definition of rancorous adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

rancorous

adjective
 
/ˈræŋkərəs/
 
/ˈræŋkərəs/
(formal)
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  1. having or showing feelings of hate and a desire to hurt other people, especially because you think that somebody has done something unfair to you synonym bitter (2)
    • a rancorous legal battle
    • The talks became increasingly bitter and rancorous.
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