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

That’s because the two pop stars have a storied past, involving a yearslong feud that the pair eventually settled in 2018. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2024

Walking tour explores the controversies, feuds and spirits that still haunt the grounds of this river city. —Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2024

New Bad Blood Matches Announced The feud between the Terror Twins and the Judgment Day is in full flight. —Brian Mazique, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024

Starboard Value issued its letter following a report in The New York Times published on July 24 that obtained a sealed court document detailing the feud between the Murdoch family over how the trust is structured. —Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 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