rancorous
adjective/ˈræŋkərəs/
/ˈræŋkərəs/
(formal)- having or showing feelings of hate and a desire to hurt other people, especially because you think that somebody has done something unfair to you synonym bitter (2)
- a rancorous legal battle
- The talks became increasingly bitter and rancorous.
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