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

Lamar released the anthemic West Coast banger in May after the rappers’ feud resurfaced in March. —Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024

Burns didn’t know the Turners but went to the Archer Court home with his girlfriend, who was part of the feud. —Quinlan Bentley, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024

Can their budding romance survive a long-standing family feud? —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024

From their childhood in California to their heated family feud, here's everything to know about Aaron Rodgers' brothers Luke and Jordan Rodgers. —Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 18 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