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

President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s clash over the deployment of federal troops in Los Angeles has escalated a longstanding feud between the two to new heights—and may be setting the stage for a bigger political battle come 2028. —Solcyré Burga, Time, 12 June 2025

A week ago, a feud between Musk and the president erupted seemingly over a massive tax cuts bill the White House is pushing. —Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2025

David Beckham’s relationship with King Charles III has reportedly grown stronger than ever as both men endure family feuds. —Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025

While most of the focus has been on Jax and Jesse and just how horrible men are in general, there are a few other feuds and fights that either wrap up or take off this episode. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 June 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

Rhymes for feud

• blued
• booed
• brewed
• brood
• chewed
• cooed
• crude
• cued
• dude
• food
• glued
• gude

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