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How do you spell Rancor?

Correct spelling

rancor

Think 'rancid' but with -or ending: festering bitterness needs the Latin -or suffix.

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Why is rancor spelled this way?

From Latin rancor, a stinking sore. Rancor is bitterness that festers — resentment that refuses to heal.

Common misspellings of rancor

rankorrancourrancherrancid

Example

Years of workplace betrayal had filled him with rancor toward his former colleagues.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell rancor?+
The correct spelling is "rancor". Think 'rancid' but with -or ending: festering bitterness needs the Latin -or suffix.
Is it rankor or rancor?+
The correct spelling is "rancor", not "rankor".
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "rancor", in UK English it's "rancour", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

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