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 interaction was somewhat a surprise as there's been some bad blood between Swift and the Kardashian-Jenner household.
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Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
As the New York Knicks enjoyed a wild comeback at Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, fellow fans Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner confirmed there’s no bad blood between them with a now-viral moment.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
But the biggest storyline entering fight week is the growing bad blood between UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria and Interim Champion Justin Gaethje.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Some bad blood, controversy or other memorable moments will always help.
—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bad blood
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
As the New York Knicks enjoyed a wild comeback at Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, fellow fans Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner confirmed there’s no bad blood between them with a now-viral moment.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
But the biggest storyline entering fight week is the growing bad blood between UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria and Interim Champion Justin Gaethje.
—
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Some bad blood, controversy or other memorable moments will always help.
—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bad blood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bad blood
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Engelbert has consistently mismanaged the overt physical hostility directed at the league's biggest star.
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Today, however, some experts suggest that explicit displays of racial hostility have become more visible in public spaces.
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Most weddings have some logistical drama — exes with grudges, estranged former besties, etc.
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That's a grudge he's carried that he's described publicly.
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Disciples of this extremist hatred are running for office and winning in select primaries.
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But to the man himself, comedy is—like life—first and foremost about hatred of death.
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In the case of Alito and Thomas, there is also a striking note of bitterness.
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Looking back now, however, there is no bitterness attached to that chapter.
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“Bad blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bad%20blood. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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