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

What appeared to be a stopgap feud with Fatu, however, has produced compelling TV on Raw, where The Bloodline family drama has been reignited. —Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026

Fatu has been unrelenting and challenged him to Tribal Combat, which should end the bitter feud. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026

The intense public scrutiny led to additional rumors of a feud between Rodrigo and Carpenter, which Rodrigo has since dismissed. —Edward Segarra, USA Today, 29 May 2026

The actress, 40, was asked about online rumors claiming there was a potential feud between her and Wyle, 54, who also serves as an executive producer on the HBO drama, after her character’s season 2 arc left her future on the show unclear. —Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 28 May 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
• coude
• crude
• cued
• dude
• food
• glued

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