Ill-feeling spread, attaching to most of monarch’s circle (7)

I believe the answer is:

rancour

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(Other definitions for rancour that I've seen before include "Bad feeling and resentment" , "Feeling of bitterness or dislike" , "Animosity" , "Bitterness and ill will" , "Malicious hostility" .)

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