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
Darius Slay publicly claimed that there was no bad blood between Gardner-Johnson and him.
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
And bad blood is brewing between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s tax bill.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Focusing on the Eagles’ issues with bad blood between the members and lots of drugs in 1977 — what does that really tell you, as a kid?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
Why wasn’t Victoria Beckham at Mel B’s Wedding? Victoria Beckham was reportedly abroad during Mel B’s wedding in Central London, so rest assured, there isn’t any bad blood with the besties!
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 July 2025
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
And bad blood is brewing between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s tax bill.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Focusing on the Eagles’ issues with bad blood between the members and lots of drugs in 1977 — what does that really tell you, as a kid?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
Why wasn’t Victoria Beckham at Mel B’s Wedding? Victoria Beckham was reportedly abroad during Mel B’s wedding in Central London, so rest assured, there isn’t any bad blood with the besties!
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bad blood
Noun
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Advertisement Yet Indo-Pak relations haven’t always been defined by hostility alone.—
Sam Dalrymple,
Time,
14 July 2025
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In addition, citizenship can be revoked if an individual commits certain actions, including treason, serving in a foreign military engaged in hostilities against the U.S., or renouncing citizenship.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The viral clip perfectly captures the familiar, comedic drama of pet rivalry, proving once again that internet users can't get enough of the secret lives—and grudges—of our four-legged friends.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Or maybe someone carried a grudge about a business deal or something completely unrelated to any of the many hats Roy wore.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
25 June 2025
Noun
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There’s a great tradition in sports of being driven by a fear, or a hatred, of that feeling.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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She’s been feeling so much hatred, so much anger, so much sadness, so much disappointment these last few episodes.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
13 July 2025
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“Bad blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bad%20blood. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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