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

Howard then goes on to state that the pair would potentially need to fight one another to clear the air on their feud. —Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025

Listen to Jelly share his thoughts on Eminem and MGK’s feud on Flagrant above. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Jan. 2025

So does that mean the feud between the two former Lakers is over? —Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025

Johnson smiled in return. 2025 Golden Globes winners announced: See the full list, from Best Actress surprises to Emilia Pérez domination Diesel and Johnson harbored a feud for years, after costarring in several movies in the Fast & Furious franchise. —Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 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