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rancor vs grudge

grudge vs rancor

rancor and grudge both are nouns.

rancor is not a verb while grudge is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rancor Yes No No No
grudge Yes No Yes No
As nouns, grudge is a hyponym of rancor; that is, grudge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rancor:
  • rancor: a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
  • grudge: a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
Other hyponyms of rancor include heartburning, huffishness, sulkiness, grievance, score, enviousness, envy.
rancor (noun) grudge (noun)
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
rancor (verb) grudge (verb)
accept or admit unwillingly
bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings
Difference between rancor and grudge

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