feud

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈfyüd 

: a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate sense 2)

especially : blood feud

Because of a family feud, they did not see each other for a decade.

feud intransitive verb

feud

2 of 2

noun (2)

: fee sense 1a

Examples of feud in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Fine is a state lawmaker and longtime ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis, who switched to side with Trump during the presidential primary feud between the two men, whichTrump decisively won. —Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025

Since then, she's appeared in various high-profile matches, including her feud with Lynch that culminated in their aforementioned steel cage match at Payback. —Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025

White House rescinds freeze on federal grants, ending feud with Congress Fed pauses rate cuts amid inflation, Trump uncertainty Don’t expect interest rates to fall anytime soon. —Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025

The Traitors feud intensifies as another murder and banishment go down ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Both of your Bambi allies publicly turned on you in the roundtable. —Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

alteration of Middle English feide, from Anglo-French *faide, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fēhida hostility, feud, Old English fāh hostile — more at foe

Noun (2)

Medieval Latin feodum, feudum, alteration (probably influenced by Medieval Latin alodum, allodium land not subject to rent or service) of feo, feus, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fihu cattle — more at fee

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1614, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing feud

• blood feud

Kids Definition

feud

noun

ˈfyüd

: a long lasting quarrel

especially : a lasting conflict between families or clans usually having acts of violence and revenge

feud verb