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
In the 2022 interview, Locorriere said any talk of bad blood between him and Sawyer — who died in 2018 at age 81 — was overblown.
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Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
There is, as Alcaraz says, no bad blood.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
The two men came into the fight after tons of trash talk and seemingly bad blood, but that was buried mid-fight as the two warriors repeatedly showed each other respect.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
There’s more bad blood within the White House, though.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
There is, as Alcaraz says, no bad blood.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
The two men came into the fight after tons of trash talk and seemingly bad blood, but that was buried mid-fight as the two warriors repeatedly showed each other respect.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
There’s more bad blood within the White House, though.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bad blood
Noun
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The apparent loss of the aircraft came after hostilities in the region escalated over the weekend, with Iran and Israel exchanging their first direct strikes in months late Sunday.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Pashinyan has implemented the complete transformation of Armenia’s position in the region and the world, going from a de facto protectorate of Russia to one bordering on hostility.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2026
Noun
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By Ariana Eunjung Cha The Washington Post Steve Koch never thought of himself as a grudge-holder.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Nearly a decade later, the grudge is still going strong.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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These reports have significantly contributed to increasing hatred towards Islam.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Was there a true hatred or deep respect?—
Keith Murphy,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Add the lime juice just before serving to preserve brightness and prevent bitterness.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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How did someone emerge from such darkness without becoming consumed by bitterness?—
Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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“Bad blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bad%20blood. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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