Rencor
Rencor is a Spanish noun that designates a persistent, bitter resentment toward someone for a real or perceived wrong. It describes a feeling that endures over time, often accompanied by anger, a sense of injustice, and a wish for acknowledgment or retaliation. In everyday use, rencor characterizes how grievance can shape attitudes and behavior toward the offender and others.
Etymology: The term derives from Latin rancor, passing into Old Spanish as rencor, and is cognate with
Psychological and social aspects: Rencor can function as a cognitive-emotional state marked by rumination and hostility.
Coping and treatment: Reducing rencor typically involves strategies to process the offense, such as cognitive reframing,
See also: resentment, grudge, forgiveness, and related psychological concepts.