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
