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.
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All defendants maintained their innocence and appealed after a two-year trial that opened a Pandora's box of unwanted revelations about papal ransom payments to Islamic militants, Vatican vendettas, espionage and other dirty laundry of the Holy See.
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Nicole Winfield The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
All defendants maintained their innocence and appealed after a two-year trial that opened a pandora’s box of unwanted revelations about papal ransom payments to Islamic militants, Vatican vendettas, espionage and other dirty laundry of the Holy See.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Adding to the chaos, Araminta (Katie Leung) also has a vendetta against Sophie, leading to her getting thrown into jail at one point, while Benedict wrestles with leaving society and his family to be with Sophie in the countryside.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
First, there’s Araminta (Katie Leung) and her vendetta against Sophie, then there’s the social constraints of the time that prevent them from marrying across class, as Benedict is a gentleman while Sophie is a maid.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
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Nicole Winfield The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
All defendants maintained their innocence and appealed after a two-year trial that opened a pandora’s box of unwanted revelations about papal ransom payments to Islamic militants, Vatican vendettas, espionage and other dirty laundry of the Holy See.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Adding to the chaos, Araminta (Katie Leung) also has a vendetta against Sophie, leading to her getting thrown into jail at one point, while Benedict wrestles with leaving society and his family to be with Sophie in the countryside.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
First, there’s Araminta (Katie Leung) and her vendetta against Sophie, then there’s the social constraints of the time that prevent them from marrying across class, as Benedict is a gentleman while Sophie is a maid.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vendetta
Noun
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Over two years later, Queer Eye fans learned of a feud behind the scenes when Brown skipped a series of January 2026 press interviews.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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For years, fans have suspected a possible feud between Swift and the Tellers.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
3 June 2026
Noun
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In 2023, Archer settled intellectual property disputes with Boeing and its air taxi unit Wisk, and signed an agreement to collaborate on autonomous tech, and invested in the air taxi maker.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Carney acknowledged that while the US and Canada have had disputes, the countries have always worked through them, and that a more independent Canada makes the country a better ally.—
Reuters May 28,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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“Vendetta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vendetta. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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