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

The foodie feud between Ina Garten and Martha Stewart continues on, with the former refuting Stewart’s story about their falling out. —Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024

Earlier this year as the feud between two of Hip-Hop’s biggest stars erupted, other musicians affiliated with Kendrick Lamar had complications with their Toronto shows. —Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Dec. 2024

Olivia Dunne is reigniting her feud with Breckie Hill. —Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Dec. 2024

The move deepens the feud between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Musk. —Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

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