Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
feud
noun
/fjuːd/
Definition
A prolonged and often violent quarrel or dispute between two parties, typically between families or groups.
Examples
- The two families have been involved in a bitter feud for generations.
- The feud between the rival factions escalated into open conflict.
- After years of fighting, they decided to resolve their feud peacefully.
Meaning
A feud is a long-standing conflict characterized by hostility and enmity, often leading to retaliatory actions by those involved.
Synonyms
- vendetta
- rivalry
- conflict
- dispute
- hostility
