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/fjuːd/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute, especially between families or groups.
The feud between the two families has lasted for generations.
A state of prolonged mutual hostility.
Their feud over land rights escalated into violence.
verb
To be involved in a prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute.
The two rivals have been feuding for years over territory.
Etymology
Middle English 'fewe', from Old French 'fue', from Latin 'futis', meaning 'a feud or strife'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
blood feud:
A feud between families involving blood relations, often leading to cycles of vengeance.
feud with:
To engage in a feud or prolonged conflict with someone.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Throwing shade
They've been throwing shade at each other ever since their feud started.
Beef
There’s some serious beef between those two, stemming from their past feud.