feud

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈfyüd 

: a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate sense 2)

especially : blood feud

Because of a family feud, they did not see each other for a decade.

feud intransitive verb

feud

2 of 2

noun (2)

: fee sense 1a

Examples of feud in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Bocelli previously commented on the feud on his Instagram Stories, sharing a clip from the episode at the time. —Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024

Here, Mark Beaumont does a fine job of breaking down the long and complicated history of the fallout between Noel and Liam, breaking things down by era to offer a balancing, nuanced perspective of one of the ugliest feuds in popular music. —Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 16 July 2024

But her tenures on both shows were relatively short, and often accompanied by tabloid scrutiny and rumors of feuds and on-set difficulties. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024

In addition to the deep feud between the two Māori tribes, there’s the additional tension created by white settlers who are looking to recreate a European economic system on the island with little interest in including the people who were there first. —Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

alteration of Middle English feide, from Anglo-French *faide, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fēhida hostility, feud, Old English fāh hostile — more at foe

Noun (2)

Medieval Latin feodum, feudum, alteration (probably influenced by Medieval Latin alodum, allodium land not subject to rent or service) of feo, feus, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fihu cattle — more at fee

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1614, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing feud

• blood feud

Kids Definition

feud

noun

ˈfyüd

: a long lasting quarrel

especially : a lasting conflict between families or clans usually having acts of violence and revenge

feud verb