Definitions
- Describing a deep-seated and long-lasting feeling of bitterness or resentment towards someone. - Referring to a strong and persistent feeling of anger or hostility towards someone. - Talking about a grudge or ill-will that is harbored towards someone over a prolonged period of time.
- Describing a strong feeling of dislike, hatred, or enmity towards someone. - Referring to a deep-seated and long-lasting feeling of hostility or ill-will towards someone. - Talking about a bitter and intense feeling of resentment or antipathy towards someone.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative emotions towards someone.
- 2Both words imply a deep-seated and long-lasting feeling.
- 3Both words can be used to describe feelings towards individuals or groups.
- 4Both words can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 5Both words are associated with negative consequences such as conflict or tension.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Animosity is generally stronger and more intense than rancor.
- 2Duration: Rancor can be shorter-lived than animosity.
- 3Focus: Rancor is often directed towards a specific person or situation, while animosity can be more general.
- 4Usage: Rancor is less common than animosity in everyday language.
Remember this!
Rancor and animosity are both negative emotions that describe deep-seated and long-lasting feelings of bitterness, resentment, or hostility towards someone. However, rancor tends to be more specific and shorter-lived, while animosity is more general and long-lasting. Animosity is also generally stronger and more intense than rancor.
