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grudge vs rancour

rancour vs grudge

grudge and rancour both are nouns.

grudge is a verb but rancour is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grudge Yes No Yes No
rancour Yes No No No
As nouns, rancour is a hypernym of grudge; that is, rancour is a word with a broader meaning than grudge:
  • grudge: a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
  • rancour: a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
Other hypernyms of grudge include bitterness, gall, rancor, resentment.
grudge (noun) rancour (noun)
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
grudge (verb) rancour (verb)
accept or admit unwillingly
bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings
Difference between grudge and rancour

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