feud

/fuːd/

Definitions

1. noun

A long-standing argument or dispute between two or more groups or individuals, often involving a series of hostile exchanges.

“The two families had been engaged in a bitter feud for years, refusing to speak to each other.”

2. verb

To engage in a long-standing argument or dispute, often involving a series of hostile exchanges.

“The two brothers have been feuding for years, and it’s getting harder to resolve their differences.”

3. verb

To have or maintain a long-standing argument or dispute, often involving a series of hostile exchanges.

“The two countries have been feuding for decades, and it’s affecting international relations.”

Synonyms

  • animosity
  • discord
  • dispute
  • rivalry

Antonyms

  • agreement
  • amity
  • harmony
  • reconciliation