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Meaning of Feud
A bitter and long-lasting quarrel or dispute
Definitions
- A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute, typically between two families, clans, or groups
- * A state of hostility or opposition between two or more individuals or groups
Etymology of Feud
The word "feud" originates from the Old French word "feide" or "feid", which is derived from the Germanic word "fehida", meaning "enmity" or "hostility"
Historically, the term referred to a state of hostility or opposition between two or more individuals or groups, often involving a long-standing and bitter quarrel or dispute
Example Uses
- The two families have been engaged in a bitter feud for years over a disputed piece of land
- * The feud between the two rival companies has been ongoing for decades, with each side trying to outdo the other
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
peace
harmony
agreement
friendship
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understanding
mutualism
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