Rancour

name, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of rancor. alt-of, alternative
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from French.

Synonyms

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bitternessgallrancorresentmentresentmentunforgiveness

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"In the age of social media, one dissatisfied customer's hissy fit can soon create a major public relations crisis for a manufacturer. By promptly addressing the customer's complaint in a personal way and without rancour, the company may actually turn the situation in its favour."

Etymology

Variant of Rancourt.

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