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
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.
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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
Republican Donald Trump has edged ahead of Democrat Joe Biden, 41% to 38%, in the aftermath of the candidates' rancorous debate last week, according to an exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
Most of the developer’s monsters are obvious — gummy skeletons, snakes that vomit poison, rancorous kings who seem encrusted in the yellow bile of their soul.
—Ashley Bardhan, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2024
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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
Republican Donald Trump has edged ahead of Democrat Joe Biden, 41% to 38%, in the aftermath of the candidates' rancorous debate last week, according to an exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
Most of the developer’s monsters are obvious — gummy skeletons, snakes that vomit poison, rancorous kings who seem encrusted in the yellow bile of their soul.
—Ashley Bardhan, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rancorous
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With the election a week away, the fallout over the remark has created an odd bookend to the acrimonious race between Jurado, a first-time candidate, and Councilmember Kevin de León, who represents part of L.A.’s Eastside.David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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While the exes were amicable at first, their co-parenting relationship grew acrimonious, Aletta said in the premiere episode of Scamanda.Jessica Sager, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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However, what violent extremists perceive as a tacit nod of approval — based on Trump’s own violent rhetoric — could lead to a surge in domestic terrorism in a country that remains anxious, angry and well-armed.Colin P. Clarke, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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But his future was in question after the party suffered its worst election defeat in more than a decade, losing support from voters angry about corruption scandals and the rising cost of living.Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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By day, hit the powder, then relieve sore muscles at the spa.Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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How a sore foot can throw a person’s entire perspective out of whack.The Know, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
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That will come as a bitter blow to the workers affected.The Week UK, theweek, 10 Nov. 2024
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In a bitter twist of fate, Trump made these remarks about Xi on the day that Liu Xiaobo died.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
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Even at our most politically cynical, Americans would probably not want to have a king.Jack Butler, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
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Crystal’s Harry is a divorced lawyer with a cynical side that was based in part on Reiner, now 77, while Ryan’s Sally was based in part on Ephron.Victoria Edel, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Our glorious two-episode streak free from resentful veteran detectives is over, but Elsbeth and Kaya’s work is not!Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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Depressed and resentful in the wake of his cancellation, Oscar catches a glimpse of Rebecca, once a major movie star, at a Paris café.Anahid Nersessian, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
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Ivan disappears in a panic, leaving no more trace than an acrid wisp of tire-burn smoke.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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And the acrid smell of petroleum polluted the coastline’s air.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Rancorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rancorous. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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