Translation
resentment, grudge
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Word origin
From Late Latin rancor ('rancidness, grudge'), from rancere ('to be rancid'). The same root gives English 'rancour' and 'rancid'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- rancor
- English cognates
- rancour, rancid
Grammar
Examples
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I hold no grudge against him for what happened.
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Resentment only harms the person who feels it.
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After years, she finally left the resentment behind.
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He speaks with a bitterness that is frightening.
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Do you still feel resentment towards her?
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 38, lesson 10: rencor, concernir, mito and 7 more words.