feud

Meanings

• noun

  A prolonged argument or dispute, typically one carried on at great length and usually bitter and violent.

  - "The long-standing feud between the Montagues and Capulets in Romeo and Juliet"
  - "The feud between the two neighboring villages over the use of the communal pasture"

• noun

  A mutual opposition, hostility, or conflict.

  - "The feud between the two political parties"
  - "The feud between the two sports teams"

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Synonyms

fee , fief

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with feud
mood , brood , pood , blood , food

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Variants

List of all variants of feud that leads to same result
feud , feuded , feuding , feuds , blood feud , blood feuds

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Etymology

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Old English 'feogan' meaning 'to quarrel' or 'to contend'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'feud' is often used interchangeably with the term 'quarrel', but a feud is typically a more serious and prolonged dispute.

2. The longest recorded feud in history is believed to be the ongoing Hatfield-McCoy feud, which began in 1863 and is still ongoing.

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Related Concepts

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1. conflict: A disagreement or clash between people, groups, or nations, typically a prolonged and violent one.

2. rivalry: A state of open or occasional competition between two parties, typically for power or for superiority in a particular sphere.

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Culture

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The concept of a feud has been a common theme in literature, particularly in Shakespearean plays, and has also been depicted in various forms of art and music. It often represents a deep-rooted animosity between individuals or groups that can last for generations.

How to Memorize "feud"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two people or groups facing each other, each with a deep-seated anger and unwillingness to back down.
   - Visualize the long-term consequences of the feud, such as destruction and suffering.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'feud' with the idea of a deep-seated conflict or animosity.
   - Think of the word 'prolonged' when you see or hear the word 'feud'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Fighting Endlessly Underground Disputes' or 'Feuding: Friends Endlessly Undergoing Disagreements'.

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