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

This Ghent condiment’s quality apparently results from a family feud. — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026

Opinions vary on Yost’s motives, from anti-Catholic sentiments to a feud with Knute Rockne. — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

The feud between the father and son duo of Rey and Dominik Mysterio has been one of the underlying storylines in WWE since the latter turned on the former and joined The Judgment Day a few years ago. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Their public feud escalated in 2024 after Musk discussed Wilson's transition during an interview with psychologist and conservative commentator Jordan Peterson. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 11 Sep. 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