— rancored; esp. Brit., rancoured , adj.
/rang"keuhr/ , n.
bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice.
Also, esp. Brit., rancour .
[ 1175-1225; ME rancour rancor- (s. of rancor ) rancidity, equiv. to L ranc ( ere ) (see RANCID) + -or- -OR 1 ]
Syn . bitterness, spite, venom, animosity. See malevolence .
Ant . benevolence.