rancor

The word “rancor” has 2 syllables: ran-cor

It's pronounced as /ˈræŋkər/

What is synonym and antonym for rancor?

In the thesaurus, “rancor” has 62 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for rancor along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for rancor

acerbity
acrimony
alienation
animosity
animus
antagonism
antipathy
aversion
bad blood
bile
bitterness
blood feud
conflict
coolness
disaffection
discord
dudgeon
enmity
estrangement
feud
friction
gall
grudge
hardness of heart
harshness
hate
hatefulness
hatred
hostility
ill feeling
ill will
inhospitableness
jaundice
loathing
malevolence
malice
malignancy
malignity
mordacity
pique
resentfulness
resentment
retaliation
revengefulness
ruthlessness
score
spite
spitefulness
spleen
strain
tension
umbrage
uncharitableness
unfriendliness
variance
vendetta
vengeance
vengefulness
venom
vindictiveness
virulence
vitriol

Antonyms for rancor

amiability
amicability
amity
benevolence
civility
comity
cordiality
empathy
friendliness
friendship
good will
goodwill
happiness
hospitality
kindness
liking
love
loving
neighborliness
respect
sympathy
understanding

Meanings of rancor

noun
1. The deepest malignity or spite; deep-seated enmity or malice; inveterate hatred.

Example Sentences

Despite their past disagreements, there was no rancor between them when they met again.
The rancor between the two rival companies was evident in their aggressive advertising campaigns.
Years of rancor finally dissipated when they decided to forgive each other and move forward.
The politician's speech was filled with rancor towards his opponents, rather than focusing on policy issues.
The family gathering was marred by underlying rancor stemming from old grievances that hadn't been resolved.

On this page you'll find 84 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rancor, such as: acerbity, acrimony, alienation, amiability, amicability, amity, animosity.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.