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

Will this challenge Palace’s long-standing animosity to Brighton & Hove Albion and various other London clubs, or Forest’s with Derby County, Sheffield United and Leicester City? Long-standing football feuds have started over less, after all. —Nick Miller, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025

Money is the most common trigger for family feuds, Griffith said. —Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025

Jack White’s feud with the White House underscores the need for the CBGB Festival, showcasing 21 generation-spanning bands who embrace the ethos of punk rock across three raucous stages. —Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025

As most know, Parsons has been in an ongoing feud with the Cowboys regarding a contract extension. —Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025

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