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Rancorously

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ran·cor  (rngkr)
n.
Bitter, long-lasting resentment; deep-seated ill will. See Synonyms at enmity.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin, rancid smell, from Latin rancre, to stink, be rotten.]

rancor·ous adj.
rancor·ous·ly adv.
rancor·ous·ness n.


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The whole community is rancorously divided into parties on almost every subject.
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