Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

personal vendetta

Noun
/ˈpɜrsənl vɛnˈdɛtə/
Definition
A personal vendetta refers to a prolonged feud or revenge taken against an individual, typically stemming from a personal grievance.
Examples
  • After the business deal went sour, he felt a personal vendetta against his former partner.
  • Her campaign against the bully felt less like justice and more like a personal vendetta.
Meaning
It often involves someone seeking to settle a score or retaliate for a perceived slight or wrongdoing.
Synonyms
  • Grudge
  • Feud
  • Revenge
  • Retaliation
  • Spite