Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vendetta
noun
/vɛnˈdɛtə/
Definition
A prolonged and bitter feud or rivalry, often involving retaliatory acts.
Examples
- The feud between the two families turned into a vendetta that lasted for decades.
- After the betrayal, he was consumed by a vendetta against his former partner.
- The vendetta between the rival gangs escalated into open conflict.
Meaning
Vendetta refers to a long-standing conflict or revenge between families or groups, usually characterized by a cycle of retaliation.
Synonyms
- feud
- grudge
- revenge
- blood feud
- rivalry
