
Rancour
Deep Hurt
Rancour often implies deep emotional pain that's held onto for a long time.
He harbored rancour after the betrayal, struggling to forgive.
Not Quick Anger
Rancour is not a brief or passing annoyance but a lasting bitterness.
Despite the apology, rancour lingered in her heart.
Internal Feeling
Rancour is felt internally and may not always be shown openly.
He masked his rancour with a polite smile. Compare with
AcrimonyAnimosityBitterEnmityHatredHostilityMaliceResentSpite
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