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rancores

[ʁɐ̃ˈko.ɾɛs]
nounmasculinepl: rancores
grudges, resentments, bitter feelings
1. Bitter or spiteful feelings held against someone; deep-seated resentment or animosity
He harbored rancores against his former business partner for years.
Ele alimentava rancores contra seu antigo sócio há anos.
2. Lingering ill-will or hostility between individuals or groups
The rancores between the two families prevented reconciliation.
Os rancores entre as duas famílias impediram a reconciliação.
Synonyms
ressentimentosódiosanimosidadesaversõesdespeitos
Antonyms
perdõesreconciliaçõesamizadesafetos

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rancores
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rancores
Common in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
rancores
Frequently used in business and personal contexts
Portugal
rancores
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

guardar rancor
alimentar rancor
carregar rancor no peito
deixar rancor de lado
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