Synonyms of vendetta

vendetta

noun

as in feud

a series of acts done to harm a disliked person or group

He has had a vendetta against her ever since she beat him out for the promotion.

The two politicians had long held a personal vendetta against each other.

Related Words

• feud
• dispute
• quarrel
• fight
• disputation
• spat
• squabble
• imbroglio
• brawl
• controversy
• altercation
• falling-out
• argument
• tiff
• contretemps
• set-to
• disagreement
• misunderstanding
• skirmish
• run-in
• tussle
• row
• tangle
• clash
• contention
• donnybrook
• bicker
• battle royal
• wrangle
• attack
• cross fire
• logomachy
• rhubarb
• objection
• kickup
• argle-bargle
• protest
• argy-bargy
• dissension
• scrap
• hassle
• protestation
• difference
• debate
• fisticuffs
• melee
• fracas
• catfight
• affray
• free-for-all
• fuss
• fray

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vendetta

But a vendetta alone won’t suffice; leaders need a positive vision. — Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Set in 1950, the story follows the young Levon who has grown up posing as a girl, to be protected from an ancient family vendetta. — Annika Pham, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

Trump’s incompetence throughout this vendetta against Comey is perhaps its most welcome aspect. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

As well as the proceedings in Australia, The Deb‘s producers are suing Wilson in the Los Angeles Superior Court, accusing the Pitch Perfect star of pursuing an unjustified vendetta after being denied a writing credit on The Deb. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 July 2026

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