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

Trump has been engaged in a bitter feud with his Colombian counterpart since assuming office, with the two clashing on topics ranging from deportations to drugs. —Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026

There’s the feud with Harry, which has apparently been somewhat patched up from Charles’ side, but seems to still continue from William’s side. —Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Jan. 2026

After working-class contractor Danny (Steven Yeun) nearly plows his vehicle into affluent business owner Amy’s (Ali Wong) SUV, their road rage incident soon escalates into a full-on feud. —Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026

Still, sources close to the charity told The Times that the damage done during the feud has effectively closed the door on Harry’s return — bringing an end to one of the Duke of Sussex’s longest-running charitable affiliations. —Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026

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

Rhymes for feud

• blued
• booed
• brewed
• brood
• chewed
• cooed
• crude
• cued
• dude
• food
• glued
• gude

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