Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vendetta

noun
vɛnˈdɛtə
Definition
A prolonged feud or revenge between families or groups.
Examples
  • After years of conflict, the two families finally ended their vendetta.
  • The political vendetta had escalated into violence.
  • His vendetta against the rival gang was well-known in the community.
Meaning
The term refers to a series of retaliatory actions or a cycle of retribution, often stemming from a previous grievance.
Synonyms
  • grudge
  • feud
  • revenge
  • blood feud
  • rivalry