B2 — Upper Intermediatenoun
rancore
resentment / grudge
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
risentimentoastiolivoreodioamarezza
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
perdonopaceserenitàbenevolenzaaccettazione
Usage note
'Rancore' is a deep, lasting grudge/resentment. 'Astio' is bitter hostility. 'Livore' is spite/envy. 'Portare rancore' = to hold a grudge. 'Senza rancore' = no hard feelings.
Example
"Portava ancora rancore per il torto subito anni fa."
"He still held a grudge for the wrong suffered years ago."
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