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feud

nounHigh-frequency wordMore F words

a prolonged and bitter quarrel or state of hostility between two parties

Word origin: From Old French faide, hostility.

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Feud in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing feud in a sentence.

The feud between the two neighboring families had lasted for more than a generation.

The decades-long feud between the two publishing houses spilled into every literary prize committee.

Synonyms
disputerivalryconflictvendetta
Antonyms
peaceharmonyaccordreconciliation
Usage & nuance

Using “feud” well

A feud is a bitter, drawn-out quarrel between parties, often spanning years or generations. It implies sustained hostility, not a single argument.

Common questions

Questions about “feud

Feud (noun) means a prolonged and bitter quarrel or state of hostility between two parties
Here is feud used in an example sentence: "The feud between the two neighboring families had lasted for more than a generation." Another example: "The decades-long feud between the two publishing houses spilled into every literary prize committee."
Common synonyms for feud include dispute, rivalry, conflict, vendetta.
Antonyms of feud include peace, harmony, accord, reconciliation.
Clusters with dispute, rivalry, conflict, and vendetta in Sentence Equivalence. Its antonyms peace, harmony, accord, and reconciliation mark the contrast.
Yes. Feud is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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