as in hostility
a deep-seated ill will
there's been bad blood between the two families for years
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Recent Examples of bad blood
The former vice-president’s characterizations of peers such as Pete Buttigieg (talented but too gay for the America to accept as her running mate), and Josh Shapiro (an egoist) are not particularly juicy, but have already caused bad blood.
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Book Marks
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
While bad blood around the contests - watched by literally hundreds of millions around the world - had often been fuelled by nationalistic fans and warring governments, the players had generally shown sportsmanship and goodwill on the field.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
As such, there was no space for any bad blood in the company, so LaBeouf and Voight had to address any ill feelings before taking on the roles of Clodio and Hamilton, Driver's cousin and uncle.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
If bad blood existed or Devers made a derogatory comment, that’s different.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
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Book Marks
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
While bad blood around the contests - watched by literally hundreds of millions around the world - had often been fuelled by nationalistic fans and warring governments, the players had generally shown sportsmanship and goodwill on the field.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
As such, there was no space for any bad blood in the company, so LaBeouf and Voight had to address any ill feelings before taking on the roles of Clodio and Hamilton, Driver's cousin and uncle.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
If bad blood existed or Devers made a derogatory comment, that’s different.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bad blood
Noun
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Tel Aviv activists hold silent vigils mourning Gaza’s children, confronting public hostility with quiet resilience.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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The end of hostilities could also revive deals like a joint venture between BP and Abu Dhabi’s national oil company, which had been paused during the war.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Arguing and holding grudges do not lead to great outcomes for our children.—
Pioneer Press elections team,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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The episodes included many famous guests, including Obama, as well as Robin Williams and Paul McCartney, and offered a revealing look at Maron’s own life, with the host often talking about his personal life, pet peeves and grudges and relationships with the guests on the show.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The former screen siren was fined nearly $25,000 in 2008 after being convicted of provoking discrimination and racial hatred for writing that Muslims are destroying her country.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Looking at me with pure hatred.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There was no jealousy, no bitterness.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps the bitterness refers to the alimony check?—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Bad blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bad%20blood. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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