as in acrimonious
having or showing deep-seated resentment
a rancorous autobiography in which the author heaps blame on just about everyone who had the misfortune of knowing him
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Recent Examples of rancorous
The near-assassination of a former U.S. president one week ago briefly halted the rancorous rhetoric gripping the nation.
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Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 21 July 2024
So rancorous was the group’s dissolution that, in 1993, when CCR were justly inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, John Fogerty refused to perform with the band’s two surviving members.
—Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 16 July 2024
That trend, which accelerated with remote work during the coronavirus pandemic, has been at the center of a rancorous debate over how to preserve the county’s remaining farmland.
—Antonio Olivo, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
The song’s rancorous lyrics, juxtaposed with a dancey tempo, don’t shy away from the ugly side of a relationship: feelings of longing and spite.
—Vogue, 2 July 2024
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Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 21 July 2024
So rancorous was the group’s dissolution that, in 1993, when CCR were justly inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, John Fogerty refused to perform with the band’s two surviving members.
—Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 16 July 2024
That trend, which accelerated with remote work during the coronavirus pandemic, has been at the center of a rancorous debate over how to preserve the county’s remaining farmland.
—Antonio Olivo, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
The song’s rancorous lyrics, juxtaposed with a dancey tempo, don’t shy away from the ugly side of a relationship: feelings of longing and spite.
—Vogue, 2 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rancorous
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Christina Haack and Josh Hall The former couple's split has become increasingly acrimonious and Haack has frequently slammed her ex on social media.Ashley Hume, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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The split quickly turned acrimonious with the two engaging in a custody dispute over River and Remy.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
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When customers are angry, representatives by nature are likely to get defensive.Tomas Gorny, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Watching his massive bank of video screens with the angry mob clashing with the Raiders, there seems to be more than a hint of veracity to that intriguing statement.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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In the mountains, the Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa in Avon offers treatments for dry skin and sore muscles at Spa Anjali.Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 12 Dec. 2024
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Videos—of jaws before and after reshaping with masseter Botox and clips of people swearing by the procedure's ability to calm their sore jaws—have millions of views.Tori Crowther, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Fighting here began last spring and it's been bitter and costly to both sides.Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Heard was vilified online during the bitter trial between her and ex Johnny Depp, and there are some suspicions that Saudi bots could have played a role, according to CBC News.Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Mufasa: The Lion King, from the Moonlight director, doesn’t transcend its cynical origins as a Disney product.Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Later, Hattie hugs a more cynical Turner, which enables him to forge a fraternal bond with Elwood, their friendship a turning point.Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Money can’t buy love Which brings me back to my point that some of the most resentful people in America right now seem to be angry billionaires.Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Then all three lead actors show up, needing a safe haven of their own and resentful that they were left for dead.Tom Smyth, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
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Scharffen Berger 70% Cacao Bittersweet Dark Chocolate: A nice snap and melt here, but tasters said there was an acrid quality that gave it an unpleasant finish.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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The air was thick with smoke and the acrid scent of burning oil and metal.Alaa Elassar, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Rancorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rancorous. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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