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Voiced private resentment (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rancour

'resentment' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'voiced private' is the wordplay.
'voiced' shows a homophone (sound like).
'private' becomes 'ranker' (ranker can informally mean a military private).
'ranker' sounds like 'RANCOUR'.

(Other definitions for rancour that I've seen before include "Long-lasting bitterness" , "Feeling of bitterness or dislike" , "Deep-seated hostility" , "Bitter feeling or ill will" , "Antipathy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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