bad blood

noun

Synonyms of bad bloodnext
: ill feeling : bitterness

Examples of bad blood in a Sentence

There's been a lot of bad blood between them since their quarrel. there's been bad blood between the two families for years
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But the biggest storyline entering fight week is the growing bad blood between UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria and Interim Champion Justin Gaethje. Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026 Some bad blood, controversy or other memorable moments will always help. Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 5 June 2026 Some of that bad blood is on display at City Council meetings. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026 Rumors of bad blood between Hugh Jackman and his ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, may soon be a thing of the past. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bad blood

Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bad blood was in 1664

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“Bad blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bad%20blood. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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