Meaning & use
feud
A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute, especially one between families, groups, or individuals.
See it in a sentence
The two neighboring families had been locked in a feud over the property line for decades.
A minor disagreement at work grew into a lasting feud between the two managers.
A note on using this word
Feud implies a conflict that persists over a long time, often renewed repeatedly, unlike a brief argument.
Words with a similar meaning
disputevendetta
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Words with an opposite meaning
alliancetruce
Another way to use it
2. verb
To engage in a bitter, long-running quarrel with another person or group.
The two rival companies have feuded over the patent for almost ten years.
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