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

While major stakeholders liquidating their investment wouldn’t normally be confidence-building, the market was well aware of ongoing feud between Litinsky and Moss and the company. —Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024

The investigation propels Dani and Malik at the center of a dark family feud that has been going on for generations and revolves around Patriarch Elis (Peter Gantman). —Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Sep. 2024

Continue reading … Click here for more cartoons… MEDIA 'NOT GETTING IN MIDDLE' – Gov. Whitmer balks at questions about Michigan AG Dana Nessel and Rashida Tlaib feud. —Fox News, 23 Sep. 2024

But as long as potential headliners like Wardlow, Starks, Malakai Black and Athena aren’t consistently featured in significant matches and feuds, AEW will fail to maximize one of the most impressive rosters a pro wrestling company has ever assembled. —Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 22 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