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Lose the thread in rancour (6)

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I believe the answer is:

hatred

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'rancour' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both feelings as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'lose the thread' is the wordplay.
'lose' indicates anagramming the letters (I've seen 'lost' mean this).
'thread' with letters rearranged gives 'HATRED'.

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for hatred that I've seen before include "Animus" , "Intense dislike" , "Great dislike" , "Abhorrence, detestation" , "'Loathing, enmity (6)'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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