ˈraŋkə(r), ˈraiŋ- noun
( -s )
Usage: see -or
Etymology: Middle English rancour, from Middle French ranceur, from Late Latin rancor rancidity, grudge, rancor, from Latin rancēre to be rancid, stink + -or
: vehement hatred or ill will : intense malignity or spite : deep-seated enmity : inveterate malevolence
hopelessly involved … in the political rancors of the times — E.M.Coulter
Synonyms: see enmity