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

Previously, prosecutors claimed Rinderknecht had a vendetta against wealthy people, and used testimony from Rinderknecht’s Uber passengers who allegedly witnessed him complaining about aspects of his life. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

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

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